Joseph H. Ray

Korean War
Service #AO-442232
RankMajor U.S. Air Force
Date of DeathMay 15 1953
National Defense Service Medal
Major Ray was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Major Ray was the co-pilot of troop transport C-119C (51-8235) based at Rhein Main Air Force Base, Germany. On May 15, 1953, his aircraft was flying formation with other C-119C's, when it was hit by a F-84 Thunderjet and crashed near Mannheim, Germany killing five crew members.