World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Luther Paul Newcomer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Juanita M. Newcomer
Relationship
Wife
CAPTAIN. PILOT, FLEW B-17 FOR 32 MISSIONS OVER EUROPE BEFORE BEING SHOT DOWN IN FRANCE AND TAKEN PRISONER IN GERMANY. PRISONER OF WAR FOR NINE MONTHS IN STALAG LUFT III. RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDALS.