World War II Honoree

John Winfield Walker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Levelland, Texas

Honored By

Susan W. Flippin

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH 5TH AIR FORCE GROUP, 71ST RECONNAISSANCE GROUP, 17TH SQUADRON 1941-1945. SERVED IN SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AS TAIL GUNNER PHOTOGRAPHER ON B-25. FLEW 67 COMBAT MISSIONS, INCLUDING BATTLE OF BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, BATTLE OF NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS. RECEIVED AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON WITH THREE BRONZE STARS AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.