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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Paul R. Harper, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Darlington, South Carolina

Honored By

Paul R. Harper, Sr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED 1943-1944 WITH THE 718TH SQUADRON, 449TH BOMB GROUP. ACTIVE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE. FLEW 40 MISSIONS AND WAS SHOT DOWN OVER YUGOSLAVIA. THE CREW ESCAPED ALIVE AND STAYED WITH GENERAL MICHALOVICH; FLOWN OUT BY A C-47 ESCORT GROUP. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 5 BATTLE STARS.