World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lee J. Corkill, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kerrville, Texas
Honored By
Lee J. Corkill, Jr.
Relationship
Son
HE JOINED IN 1943 AT THE AGE OF 44. HE WAS A SKILLED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC AND WAS IMMEDIATELY SENT TO ENGLAND. HE SPENT 2 YEARS MAINTAINING BOMBERS AT AN AIRFIELD NEAR LIVERPOOL.