Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Cumberland, Maryland
Honored By
Patti W. Mackie
Relationship
Daughter
NINETEENTH AIR COMMAND - OPPOSITION FORCES CALLED IN AIR STRIKES TO BLOW OUT THE ENEMY. ENLISTED MAN, HE VOLUNTEERED AT CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND AT THE AGE OF 21. LANDED IN NORMANDY JUNE 8, 1944. COMMUNICATION OF OPPOSITION FORCES FOR COMMANDING AIR STRIKES. ATTACHED TO THE THIRD ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON WHILE IN EUROPE.