Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
West Manyunk, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Stephen M. Russell
Relationship
Son-in-law
FLEW AS TAIL GUNNER ON A B-24 THAT WAS SHOT DOWN ON JULY 25, 1944 OVER AUSTRIA. HE WAS 1 OF 3 THAT SURVIVED, OUT OF 10. WAS IN LUFT 1 NEAR THE BALTIC SEA AFTER CAPTURE AND STAYED THERE UNTIL MAY 1, 1945, WHEN THE RUSSIANS CAME AND LIBERATED THE CAMP.