Korean War
| Service # | AO-371862 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | May 15 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Lieutenant Colonel Osborn was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Osborn was the aircraft commander of troop transport C-119C (51-8235) based at Rhein Main Air Force Base, Germany. On May 15, 1953, his aircraft was flying formation with other C-119C's, when it was hit by a F-84 Thunderjet and crashed near Mannheim, Germany killing five crew members.