The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Charles W. Besancon
Rank
Private, U.S. Air Force
Date of Death
September 26, 1950
Private Besancon was a member of the 8th Motor Vehicle Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing. On September 26, 1950, he was aboard a C-54D Skymaster transport departing from Ashiya, Japan when the aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.