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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph V. Feller

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Newaygo, Michigan

Honored By

Mrs. Nicole A. Layden

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.