World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles F. Eley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Portland, Indiana
Honored By
Jody L. Eley
Relationship
Son
STATIONED IN NEW GUINEA AND LUZON AS AN AIRCRAFT AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. HE ALSO DROVE BLACK OUT MISSIONS DURING HEAVY FIRE TO SUPPLY TROOPS. HE WAS A TRAINED AERIAL GUNNER, FLEW SOME MISSIONS, AND SAW COMBAT WHILE IN THE AIRCRAFT.