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Donald
W.
Barber
MIA (Cold War) KIA

Home:

Burns

, 

Oregon

Donald Barber was a member of the crew of a Navy P-4th Marines that was shot down by Chinese fighters off the Chinese coast near Wenchow. All 16 members of the crew were lost in that action, and Barber’s remains have never been recovered.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class

    Batallion:

    Electronic Countermeasures Squadron 1

    Action Date:

    August 23, 1956
    All Hands (October 1957)

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) to Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class Donald W. Barber (NSN: 4297470), United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 23 August 1956. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.