World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Crooks
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
St. Petersburg, Florida
Honored By
William F. Mills
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE. FLEW B-17 AIRCRAFT OUT OF ENGLAND. SHOT DOWN IN HOLLAND; HID OUT FROM THE GERMAN TROOPS WITH THE HELP OF THE DUTCH. RETURNED TO THE U.S. FORCES AFTER D-DAY.