Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Marilyn Nichols
Relationship
Wife
FLEW A B-26 MARAUDER WITH THE 344TH BOMB GROUP, THE 9TH AIR FORCE. COMPLETED 65 COMBAT MISSIONS. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL, 4 BRONZE STARS WITH 12 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. SERVED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 1942 TO JULY 17, 1945.