World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Fred M. Garton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Santa Maria, California
Honored By
Mrs. Louis A. Fernandez
Relationship
Cousin
He had been in the Army Air Corps for two years. Received his commission in Douglas, Arizona in December 1943. Completed 31 bombing missions as a B-17 pilot. He was awarded Air Medal with Four Clusters and was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross.