County:
Emmons
Date of Loss:
Military Service:
- Rank:
Airman 1st Class
- Branch of Service:
Air Force
Medals and Honors:
Circumstances:
Airman First Class Patrick Birdsell was one of eleven airmen aboard US Air Force B-50D Superfortress #49-0271 killed when the bomber stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Lakenheath, England.
Biography:
born Temvik, NDak 31 Oct 31; resident Emmons County, NDak; entered USAF Fargo, NDak 31 Oct 50; served in England; died in service 24 Jun 52 England; buried in Block 81, Lot 1, Grave 8, Linton City Cemetery, Linton, NDak