Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Sterling, Illinois
Honored By
J. K. Havener
SERVED AS A PILOT IN THE 497TH BOMB SQUADRON, 344TH BOMB GROUP. COMPLETED 68 MISSIONS. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL WITH 2 SILVER AND 2 BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.