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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard E. Waiton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Monessen, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Dillon Taylor

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A BOMBARDIER ON B-17 AIRCRAFT WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 94TH BOMB GROUP. FLEW 25 MISSIONS, INCLUDING DOUBLE MISSIONS ON D-DAY AT THE NORMANDY INVASION. RECEIVED FIVE AIR MEDALS, THREE BRONZE STARS AND FIVE BATTLE RIBBONS. DISCHARGED IN 1945.