Korean War
| Rank | Boiler Technician Third Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Boiler Technician Third Class Selfridge was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Boiler Technician Third Class Selfridge was a member of crew of the aircraft carrier USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20). He was killed on April 27, 1953, as a result of an explosion in the boiler room of the ship during a shakedown cruise near Cuba. Ten shipmates perished.