World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene L. Erickson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Galesburg, Illinois
Honored By
Linda Leahy
Relationship
Daughter
ENLISTED IN ARMY AIR CORPS ON DECEMBER 1, 1942. ASSIGNED TO 15TH AIR FORCE TO AFRICA, ITALY AFTER RADIO OPERATION AND GUNNERY SCHOOL. PLANE WAS SHOT DOWN AND WAS POW FROM APRIL 12, 1944 TO MAY 12, 1945 IN STALAG 17. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, PURPLE HEART, POW MEDAL AND AIR MEDAL. DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 8, 1945.