Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Danville, Kentucky
Honored By
Stephen Driesler
Relationship
Son
FLEW A P-47 IN OVER 50 COMBAT MISSIONS WITH THE 366TH FIGHTER GROUP KNOWN AS THE 'HUN HUNTERS' OVER FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR THE SILVER STAR.