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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Melvin J. Gardner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lynder, Arizona

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED AS A CREW CHIEF/GUNNER ON THE B-25 HARI KARI-ER ON THE DOOLITTLE RAID OVER TOKYO IN 1942. KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 3, 1942 OVER BURMA. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE PURPLE HEART.