Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Cedar Springs, Michigan
Honored By
Deborah Hart
Relationship
Daughter
FROM 1942-1943, FLEW COMBAT MISSIONS WITH THE 83RD SQUADRON, 12TH BOMB GROUP, ATTACHED TO THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY UNDER THE COMMAND OF MONTGOMERY, AT EL ALEMEIN, EGYPT. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL WITH CLUSTER. SERVED AS A TEST PILOT AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE IN FLORIDA FROM 1944 TO 1945.