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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harley Thurman Hefty

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Saint Johns, Michigan

Honored By

Mark Hefty

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON A THEN-SECRET MISSION WITH THE BRITISH IN THE AZORE ISLANDS TO ESTABLISH A RUNWAY AND COMMUNICATIONS LINK IN THIS NEUTRAL COUNTRY'S AREA. HE RAPIDLY ROSE THROUGH THE RANKS TO BECOME THE 1ST SERGEANT OF THE UNIT.