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First Lieutenant David Porter Barnes (AFSN: AO-0018325), United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 22 April 1951 during the Korean War. He was unaccounted for after the war and is presumed to have died or been killed while in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    522d Fighter-Escort Squadron

    Regiment:

    27th Fighter-Escort Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force.

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant David Porter Barnes (AFSN: AO-18325), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 522d Fighter-Escort Squadron, 27th Fighter-Escort Group, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.