World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Hankins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Osborn, Missouri
Honored By
John E. Hankins
Relationship
Self
TOP TURRET GUNNER ON B-17 AIRCRAFT IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE; EUROPEAN THEATERS OF OPERATION. COMPLETED 21 MISSIONS, BUT WAS SHOT DOWN FEBRUARY 4, 1944. PRISONER OF WAR FOR 15 MONTHS. RECEIVED AIR MEDAL AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.