James A. Powell Jr.

Korean War
Service #AO-1649070
RankFirst Lieutenant U.S. Air Force
Date of DeathMarch 18 1953
National Defense Service Medal
First Lieutenant Powell was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Powell was an instructor pilot on an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.