Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Honored By
Tim, Jane, Josh,Tyler & Paralee Alford
Relationship
Son, Daughter, Daughter-in-law & Grandchildren
BEGAN HIS CAREER FLYING B-17 AIRCRAFT. LATER WENT TO SEYMOUR, INDIANA WHERE HE LEARNED TO FLY B-29 AIRCRAFT. REMAINED STATESIDE DURING THE WAR, TRAINING MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE. RECEIVED ORDERS TO GO TO THE PACIFIC THEATER, BUT THE WAR ENDED.