World War II Honoree

E.E. Copus

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Honored By

Mrs. Laurette Perkins

Relationship

Daughter

CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER, AIRPLANE AND ENGINE MECHANIC. A MEMBER OF THE 7TH BOMB GROUP, 436TH BOMB SQUADRON LOCATED IN HAWAII, AUSTRALIA, AND INDIA FOR 36 MONTHS. HELPED TO MAKE ENGINE CHANGES, REPLACED PARTS, LANDING GEARS, MADE TIP AND CABLE CHANGES, AND HELPED WITH INSPECTIONS. HE RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. CONTINENTAL SERVICE: 1 YEAR, 9 MONTHS, 6 DAYS. FOREIGN SERVICE WAS 3 YEARS, 5 DAYS. HIGHEST GRADE WAS CORPORAL. ARMY AIR FORCE SUPPLY TECHNICIAN AND AIRPLANE AND ENGINE MECHANIC.