Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Oakland, California
Honored By
Claude Daniel Fernsten
Relationship
Self
ENLISTED OCTOBER 21, 1942. TRAINED AS A B-24 PILOT. COMMISSIONED 2ND LIEUTENANT. ASSIGNED TO TORRETTA AIRFIELD IN CERIGNOLA, ITALY. SERVED IN 15TH AIR FORCE, 461ST HEAVY BOMB GROUP, 766TH SQUADRON, CREW 49. SERVED IN 5 COMBAT MISSIONS BEFORE TRAINING AS A FLIGHT LEADER. DISCHARGED OCTOBER 19, 1945 AT CAMP BEALE, CALIFORNIA.