Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
South Bend, Indiana
Honored By
Mildred R. Becher
Relationship
Widow
HE WAS A NAVIGATOR ON C-46 AND C-47 CARGO TYPE AIRCRAFT. HE OPERATED AIRCRAFT RADAR EQUIPMENT FOR EIGHT MONTHS DUTY IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 7TH AIR FORCE. HE HAD 267 HOURS FLIGHT TIME. HE WAS ALSO ASSISTANT BASE PERSONNEL OFFICER AND BASE PHOTO OFFICER.