World War II Honoree

Walter P. Hedge

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Vincennes, Indiana

Honored By

Ella L. Hedge

Relationship

Spouse

SERVED AS AN AIRPLANE RADIO MECHANIC AND INSPECTOR IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC FOR 34 MONTHS WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE, 3RD ATTACK GROUP IN AUSTRALIA, NEW GUINEA AND THEN ON TO THE PHILIPPINES. SERVED FROM JANUARY 1942 TO JUNE 1945. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, BRONZE STAR AND HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.