World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Emmett Richard Barder
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Kent & Theresa Pierce
Relationship
Son-in-law & Daughter
Served in the European Theater with the U.S. 8th Army Air Corps in the 303rd Bomb Group. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 battle stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.