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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Kenneth E. Reddy

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Bowie, Texas

Honored By

Ralph Bozorth

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE WAS A 1ST LIEUTENANT AND THE CO-PILOT ON THE 11TH B-25 BOMBER THAT TOOK OFF FROM THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS HORNET FOR THE DOOLITTLE RAID ON TOKYO, JAPAN APRIL 18, 1942. RETURNED TO THE U.S. AFTER THE TOKYO RAID JUNE 1942. HE WAS KILLED IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT NEAR LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS SEPTEMBER 3, 1942. DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE CHINESE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR CORPS MEDAL, CLASS A, 1ST GRADE.