Korean War
| Service # | AO-2074165 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 29 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Captain Baksankas was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Baksankas was a crew member of a C-47 Skytrain transport with the 1973rd Airways and Air Communication System Squadron, 1818th Airways and Air Communication System Group. On September 29, 1951, during bad weather, the aircraft crashed into a hill, killing seven on board.