World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jay R. Gruver
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Christine Palmisano
Relationship
Granddaughter
FLEW A P-47 THUNDERBOLT FIGHTER BOMBER IN THE 12TH ARMY AIR FORCE FIGHTER BASE IN ITALY. FLEW 106 SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS AND RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. AMONG THE FIRST TO SMASH D-DAY TARGETS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE AND PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION UPPERCUT IN THE RHONE VALLEY.