World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard E. Waiton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Monessen, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Richard E Waiton
Relationship
Self
SERVED WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE AS A BOMBARDIER ON B-17'S WITH THE 94TH BOMB GROUP. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY ON D-DAY, WITH DOUBLE MISSIONS. FLEW 25 MISSIONS. RECEIVED 5 AIR MEDALS, 3 BRONZE STARS, 5 BATTLE RIBBONS. DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 21, 1945.