Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Broad Channel, New York
Honored By
Frank George
SERVED AS A RADAR OPERATOR ON THE B-29 WITH THE 1ST SQUADRON, 9TH BOMB GROUP, 20TH AIR FORCE ON TINIAN ISLAND. COMPLETED 35 MISSIONS AND WAS AWARDED PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND TWO PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS.