Korean War
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 2 1952 |
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Good Conduct Medal (Air Force)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation (Air Force)
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Captain Behney was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 14 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Good Conduct 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, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Belgium Croix de Guerre and medals for his service in World War II.
Notes
Captain Behney was a Decorated veteran of World War II, flying over 80 missions. In Korea, he was a member of the 10th Liaison Squadron, 5th Air Force. On September 2, 1952, he the pilot of a L-20 observation aircraft returning from a mission. His aircraft struck a fog covered mountain southwest of Chunchon Airfield (K-47).