World War II Honoree

Matthew Gustin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Monessen, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Arlene L. Karg

Relationship

Great Niece

SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINES AS A RADIO OPERATOR OPERATING GROUND TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT USING INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE SIGNALS. RECEIVED A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HELD THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS AT HIS TIME OF DISCHARGE DECEMBER 14, 1945. HE WAS A PART OF THE 4TH RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON, LONG RANGE PHOTOS IN DUTCH NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA.