Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Green Island, New York
Honored By
Michael Barnes
Relationship
Nephew
HE FLEW 70 PLUS COMBAT MISSIONS OVER EUROPE WITH THE 9TH AIR FORCE AS A TAIL GUNNER ON THE B-26 MARAUDER THE 'AVAILABLE'. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE TARGET BUSTING GROUP WHICH SUPPORTED GROUND FORCES IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND HOLLAND. HE RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL WITH CLUSTERS. HE ENTERED THE SERVICE ON APRIL 8, 1941.