World War II Honoree

Eugene L. Zechmeister

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Eugene B. Zechmeister

Relationship

Son

SERVED AS AN INTELLIGENCE OFFICER ON STAFFS IN THE 2ND AND 3RD AIR FORCES IN THE U.S. AND ON GENERAL SCANLON'S AIR FORCE EVALUATION BOARD. HE STUDIED AIR OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC, WITH HEADQUARTERS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. DID SPECIAL STUDIES ON GUAM, WHERE THE 20TH AIR FORCE WAS FLYING 'SORTIES' (MISSIONS) OVER TOKYO. HE DESCRIBES HIS ASSIGNMENT WITH GENERAL SCANLON AS HIS 'MOST INTERESTING AND HAPPY ASSIGNMENT.' CAREER INTELLIGENCE OFFICER.