Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Honored By
Lawrence A. Weinsheimer
SWORN IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS IN 1942 AND DISCHARGED AT CAMP BEALE, CALIFORNIA IN SEPTEMBER 1945. TRAINED AS A BOMBARDIER. STATIONED IN STORNA, ITALY. PART OF THE 15TH AIR FORCE, 450TH BOMB GROUP. FLEW AIR SUPPORT FOR THE NORMANDY INVASION. AIR MEDAL WITH 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.