World War II Honoree

George Paul Penrod

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Casey, Illinois

Honored By

Rose G. Penrod

Relationship

Wife

ACTIVE SERVICE FROM APRIL 11, 1942 TO NOVEMBER 27, 1945. ACHIEVED RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT. COMPLETED TRAINING AT CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS AND B-29 SCHOOL IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. ASSISTED WITH THE OPENING OF AIR FORCE BASE IN ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA. IN NOVEMBER OF 1944 HE WENT TO GUAM TO SERVE AT THE 20TH AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS. SERVED AS CREW CHIEF AND FLIGHT ENGINEER, SUPERVISING 61 MEN AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL TYPES OF AIRCRAFT.