Korean War
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 23 1951 |
National Defense Service Medal
Captain Varnum was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Varnum was the pilot on an experimental flight of a C-124 Globemaster originating from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. On hour into the flight the aircraft's propellers reversed pitch causing it to crash near New Castle, Indiana, killing three airmen and four civilians.