World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Edward Child
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Honored By
Walta C. Rule
Relationship
Niece
BEGAN AS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND WENT ON TO FLY TWO, THREE, AND FOUR ENGINE PLANES. HE FLEW B-29S FROM THE MARIANA ISLANDS AND TINIAN ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC, LOGGING 500 HOURS IN COMBAT.