World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Harold Avry
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
Frank Harold Avry
SERVED IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE WITH THE 351ST AND 511TH BOMB GROUPS AS A B-17 ENGINEER AND TOP TURRET GUNNER. FLEW 19 MISSIONS. TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR ON MAY 28, 1944. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND THE PURPLE HEART.