Korean War
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Fireman (E2) Wells was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Fireman (E2) Wells 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.