World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph V. Ramirez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Gloria & San Dee Ramirez
Relationship
Daughters
REAR GUNNER THEN BOMBARDIER ON B-17 BOMBER. FLEW MANY MISSIONS AND WAS SHOT DOWN. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH AT LEAST TWO OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. ONE OF THE HIGHEST-HONORED FLYERS IN THE WAR.