World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Raymond Helminiak
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mrs. Marilyn A. Helminiak
Relationship
Wife
CO-PILOT OF B-17, STATIONED IN ENGLAND WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE. HIT BY FLACK OVER GERMANY, MADE IT BACK TO ENGLAND AND CRASHED WHILE LANDING AT KNETTISHALL. HOSPITALIZED FOR NINE MONTHS. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.