World War II Honoree

Dwight J. Guckert, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Cindy Guckert

Relationship

Daughter

CO-PILOT OF A B-24J BOMBER- 'MAIRZY DOATS' IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 2ND AIR DIVISION, 392ND BOMB GROUP. HE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 30 BOMBING MISSIONS INCLUDING ONE ON JUNE 6, 1944- D-DAY. HE EARNED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AND THE EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN OCTOBER 1945.