World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Marvin Henry Heckendorf
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Robin Rothrock
Relationship
Daughter
YOUNGEST PILOT IN THE 303RD. PILOTED B-17'S INCLUDING 35 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY BEFORE HE TURNED 20. ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE PURPLE PROJECT AND PILOTED ONE OF THE FIRST PLANES IN DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION AT AGE 20.