World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Belleville, Illinois

Honored By

Eileen D. Geppert

Relationship

Sister-in-law

Activity During WWII

PASSED AWAY DURING HIS SOLO TRAINING IN A BURNING AIRCRAFT IN DOTHAN, ALABAMA SEPTEMBER 1943. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN 23 YEARS OLD.