World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph G. 'Hap' Halek
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
John Bouton
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS A BALL TURRET GUNNER ON B-17G FLYING FORTRESS, 'UNCLE BOO' , WITH THE 390TH BOMB GROUP, HEAVY, 570TH SQUADRON, 1944-1945. BASED AT FRAMLINGHAM, ENGLAND. ALSO FLEW THE BALL IN 35 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY.