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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward J. Winkes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Lawrence Winck

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AUGUST 9, 1943 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 1945. SIDE GUNNER AND LATER A BOMBARDIER ON A B-17 BOMBER FLYING FORTRESS. FLEW ON 18 MISSIONS OVER RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, ARDENNES AND NORTHERN FRANCE. ATTAINED THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT AND RECEIVED 3 AIR MEDALS.