Korean War
| Service # | AO-937143 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 20 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Captain Wells was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Wells was a member of the 7th Troop Carrier Squadron, 62nd Troop Carrier Group, 62nd Troop Carrier Wing. On December 20, 1952, he was the co-pilot of a C-124 Globemaster transport departing Larson Air Force Base, Grant, Washington. The aircraft crashed on takeoff. Ninety personnel on board perished.