World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James R. Mortimer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Creighton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Carol Puskarich
Relationship
Niece
15TH AIR FORCE, 459TH BOMB GROUP; STATIONED IN ITALY. WAS A RADIO OPERATOR AND GUNNER; FLEW IN 2 MISSIONS. RECEIVED AN AIR MEDAL WITH 1 STAR. SHOT DOWN OVER YUGOSLAVIA AND RESCUED 3 MONTHS LATER.