Korean War
| Service # | AO-1911072 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | December 24 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Second Lieutenant Bascom 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
Second Lieutenant Bascom was the pilot of a F-84E Thunderjet fighter with the 522nd Fighter-Escort Squadron, 27th Fighter-Escort Wing. On December 24, 1950, while on a combat mission, his aircraft crashed near Kopo-ri, Korea, about five miles southwest of Kimpo Airfield (K-14).