World War II Honoree

Gerald L. Hatz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Chula Vista, California

Honored By

Friends & Family

ENTERED THE SERVICE ON DECEMBER 17, 1942. RECEIVED TRAINING AT FRESNO ARMY AIR BASE, AND AT RADIO AND GUNNERY SCHOOLS IN SCOTT FIELD, ILLINOIS; BOISE, IDAHO; AND RENO, NEVADA. HE WAS A RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC IN THE AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND DURING THE WAR AND ACHIEVED THE RANK OF SERGEANT. FLEW MORE THAT 1,000 HOURS AND SPENT 22 MONTHS STATIONED AT OVERSEAS BASES, INCLUDING THOSE IN EGYPT, INDIA, THE HOLY LANDS AND SOUTH AMERICA. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN FEBRUARY 1946.