The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
I. Canales
Rank
Airman, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
August 6, 1952
Airman Apprentice Canales was a member of Attack Squadron 35, aboard the carrier USS BOXER (CV-21). On August 6, 1952, there was a fire and explosion aboard the carrier. He was killed trying to save the lives of his comrades.