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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas Rawson 'Ross' Alkire

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Honored By

Jerry S. Alkire

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PATROL PLANE COMMANDER IN THE PACIFIC THEATER DURING 1944-1945. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR 20 COMBAT MISSIONS. COMMANDED A 12 PERSON CREW AFTER SPENDING 2 YEARS AS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. DECEASED 1976.