Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19 1950 |
Air Medal
American Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Lieutenant Commander Best was awarded the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the American Defence Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Commander Best was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the U.S. Navy. On September 19, 1950, he was a passenger of a C-54 Skymaster transport from Kwajalein to Japan. The aircraft crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff killing all 26 Naval personnel on board.