World War II Honoree

Joseph Benjamin Owens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Palmers, Maryland

Honored By

Gary Owens

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 305TH BOMBER GROUP, 364TH BOMB SQUADRON, STATIONED IN CHELVESTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, ENGLAND, STATION 105. FLEW 31 MISSIONS OVER OCCUPIED EUROPE ON B-17'S AS AN ENGINEER AND GUNNER. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL, 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AND THE PURPLE CHAFF WITH 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.