Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Akron, Ohio
Honored By
Patricia K. Tripp
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. HE WAS SHOT DOWN IN BELGIUM WHERE HE WAS HIDDEN IN AN ATTIC UNTIL RESCUED BY ALLIES. SERVED AS A TAIL GUNNER AND RADIO OPERATOR. ENLISTED AND SERVED 4 YEARS, FROM APRIL 26, 1943 TO NOVEMBER 24, 1945. SERVED IN FRANCE. FLEW MISSIONS OVER GERMANY.