Korean War
| Service # | AF19364210 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 29 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman First Class Cherry was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman First Class Cherry was the radio operator of a B-29 Superfortress Bomber assigned to the 375th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Wing based at Hunter Air Force Base. On March 29, 1953, the aircraft departed from Lajes Field, Azores enroute to Hunter AFB. Shortly after takeoff it crashed near Praia, Terceira Island, Azores killing six airmen.