World War II Honoree

John Vincent Omick

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Flint, Michigan

Honored By

Tim & Susan Omick

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

SERVED AS BOMBARDIER ON A B-24 LIBERATOR, 8TH AIR FORCE, 445TH BOMB GROUP, 702ND SQUADRON. SHOT DOWN NEAR KASSEL, GERMANY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1944 WHILE ON HIS 23RD MISSION. AFTER BAILING OUT OF THE PLANE, HE SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG UPON LANDING AND WAS CAPTURED. SERVED THE BALANCE OF WWII AS A PRISONER OF WAR. DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE WITH THE RANK OF CAPTAIN.