World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Wapella, Illinois

Honored By

John K. Hagan

Relationship

Brother-in-law

Activity During WWII

B-25 pilot. Killed October 1, 1945 in Sicily. At the time of his death, he was one of the youngest colonels (age 23) in the U.S. Army Air Forces.