World War II Honoree

Thurman A. Glasgow

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

San Marcos, Texas

Honored By

Judy Rackley

Relationship

Daughter

FLEW BOMBING MISSIONS IN B-24 AIRCRAFT WITH THE 450TH BOMB GROUP OUT OF MANDURIA, ITALY. BOMBED TARGETS IN NORTHERN ITALY, FRANCE, AUSTRIA, GREECE, YUGOSLAVIA AND RUMANIA, INCLUDING THE OIL REFINERIES AT PLOESTI. WOUNDED OVER ITALY ON NOVEMBER 12, 1944 WHILE BOMBING THE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE ON HIS LAST FLYING MISSION. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND THE PURPLE HEART.