World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Francis G. O'Connell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
Catherine O'Connell Bishop
Relationship
Daughter
BOMBARDIER ON A B-17G, 390TH BOMB GROUP, 569TH AND 570TH BOMB SQUADRONS. SHOT DOWN APRIL 22, 1944 RETURNING FROM A BOMBING RUN TO HAMM, GERMANY; MARSHALLING YARD, POW IN STALAG LUFT IV. DEATH MARCH FOR 86 DAYS, 500 MILES.