World War II Honoree

Abner Clifton Barfield, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Wilson, North Carolina

Honored By

Kenneth A. Barfield

Relationship

Son

SERVED AS RADIO OPERATOR/GUNNER ON B-17, 95TH BOMBER GROUP, 334TH BOMBER SQUADRON. STATIONED IN ENGLAND. FLEW ON 35 MISSIONS OVER NORTHERN EUROPE, FRANCE AND GERMANY BETWEEN APRIL 26, 1944 AND AUGUST 3, 1944 INCLUDING 2 RAIDS ON JUNE 6, 1944. BOMBED 500 YARDS AHEAD OF TROOPS LANDING ON NORMANDY BEACHES ON D-DAY. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, MERITORIOUS SERVICE, AIR MEDAL WITH 4 CLUSTERS, AIR FORCE COMMENDATION, ARMY COMMENDATION, OUTSTANDING UNIT AND WWII VICTORY.