Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Corning, New York
STAFF SERGEANT, SERVED AS TAIL GUNNER ON A B-24 BOMBER, 43RD BOMB GROUP, 63RD BOMB SQUADRON, STATIONED AT CLARK FIELD, LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. DITCHED IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AFTER BEING SHOT UP ON A BOMBING RUN OVER SHANGHAI HARBOR. AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS, AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND PURPLE HEART.