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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Oliver E. Floyd, Jr.

Hometown

Pasadena, California

Honored By

Mrs. Mary E. Burnett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Office of Strategic Services on detached service with the British Special Forces at Ringway, England. He parachuted behind enemy lines into France and Belgium (3-man teams) on many missions. Was captured by the Germans on one mission, and escaped. Later he was flown to India and over the 'Hump' to Kunming, China. He gave the Chinese parachute training. Parachuted into China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma on many missions.