World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin Fichtenwald
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Ellen Lewkowitz
Relationship
Daughter
MY FATHER ENLISTED IN OCTOBER 1942 AND WAS DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945. HE WAS A RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC WITH THE 3RD COMBAT CARGO SQUADRON IN CHINA AND CENTRAL BURMA. HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AMONG OTHER DECORATIONS FOR HIS SERVICE.