World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard W. Cole
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Honored By
Carol, Bill & Karen
Relationship
Children
SERVED AS A FIRST LIEUTENANT IN THE 384TH, HE PILOTED B-17 BOMBERS OVER EUROPE, INCLUDING 6 MISSIONS OVER BERLIN IN 1944. HE WAS LATER PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN. HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS JUNE 23, 1944 AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH THREE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS ON APRIL 4, 1944.