Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Aline, Oklahoma
Honored By
Venetia Akers Jorgensen
Relationship
Sister
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY AIRPLANE ARMORER, GUNNER. QUALIFIED MARKSMAN. ENLISTED DECEMBER 9, 1942. HONORABLE DISCHARGE MAY 16, 1945. SHOT DOWN IN ACTION OVER VIENNA, AUSTRIA OCTOBER 13, 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AIR MEDAL AND 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON AND 5 BRONZE STARS.