Korean War
| Service # | AO-736680 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | August 30 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Captain Barnes 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 Barnes was a crew member B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Wing. On August 30, 1952, while on a bombing mission, the aircraft crashed four miles north of Taegu, South Korea. All twelve crew members perished. His remains were recovered.