Korean War
| Service # | AF16291709 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | November 13 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman Third Class Deken was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Third Class Deken was a passenger on a C-82 transport with the 36th Motor Vehicle Squadron. On November 13, 1951, the aircraft was enroute from Rhine Main to Bordeaux, France when it crashed on Mt. Dore, near Bordeaux, killing all 36 on board.