Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
Rolin Baker
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS A FIGHTER PILOT IN THE 525TH SQUADRON, 86TH FIGHTER BOMBER GROUP IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. SHOT DOWN IN ITALY. CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS AND HELD PRISONER OF WAR AT STALAG LUFT III IN SAGAN, GERMANY. LIBERATED BY GENERAL GEORGE PATTON'S 3RD ARMY ON APRIL 29, 1945.