Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Newaygo, Michigan
Honored By
Mrs. Nicole A. Layden
Relationship
Daughter
FLIGHT LINE MECHANIC, CREW CHIEF ON THE P-47 FIGHTERS WITH THE 387TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 365TH FIGHTER GROUP. HIS WAS THE FIRST FIGHTER SQUAD TO LAND IN FRANCE AFTER THE NORMANDY INVASION AND THE FIRST SQUAD TO HAVE A BASE SET UP ON ENEMY SOIL IN GERMANY. HE AND HIS GROUP RECEIVED LETTERS OF COMMENDATION FROM GENERAL GEORGE PATTON.