Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Newport, Rhode Island
Honored By
Thomas E. Baker III
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS A TAIL GUNNER IN A B-17, STATIONED IN ENGLAND. AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN DURING SECOND MISSION OVER GERMANY. SPENT NINE MONTHS IN A GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP IN POLAND.