Korean War
| Service # | AF28192139 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | May 21 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class De Costa was awarded 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
Airman Third Class De Costa was a member of the 8th Maintenance Squadron, 8th Maintenance and Supply Group, U.S. Air Force. On May 21, 1953, he was in a truck 5 miles north of Suwon, Korea, when it overturned pinning him beneath it.