Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Danville, Illinois
Honored By
Edward Aston
GUNNER AND RADIO OPERATOR ON B-29 IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC 1941-1944. DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR KNOCKING OIL REFINER. RECEIVED 6 AIR MEDALS FOR 30 COMBAT MISSIONS AND 2 BRONZE STARS FOR AIR OFFENSIVE AGAINST JAPAN.