Korean War
| Service # | AO-679810 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 37 BOMB SQ 17 BOMB WING |
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | January 13 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Air Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Captain Bauwin was awarded the Air Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Bauwin was the pilot of a B-26 Invader bomber with the 37th Bomber Squadron, 17th Bomber Wing, stationed at Pusan Airfield (K-9), South Korea. On January 13, 1953, shortly after takeoff from Pusan, his aircraft crashed into the sea and exploded, killing all three on board. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.