World War II Honoree

Reuben L. Poore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Hodgensville, Kentucky

Honored By

Ed, Jerry, Phil, & John Poore & Denise Jacobi

Relationship

Sons & Daughter

TRUCK DRIVER IN THE 9TH AIR FORCE, 391ST BOMBARDMENT GROUP (MEDIUM), 572ND SQUADRON. ARRIVED IN FRANCE SEPTEMBER, 1944 VIA AN LCT FROM ENGLAND. CELEBRATED 22ND BIRTHDAY ON THE ENGLISH CHANNEL WITH A CAKE PREPARED BY THE SHIP'S BAKER. EN ROUTE TO BELGIUM IN THE COMPANY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOE EARLS AND AN S-2 OFFICER WHEN WORD CAME THAT THE WAR WAS OVER.