World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward E. Bignell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Lincoln, Nebraska
Honored By
Craig Huey
Relationship
Nephew
HE WAS COMMISSIONED AS A 2ND LIEUTENANT IN THE ARMY INFANTRY. WAS CALLED TO EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT. HE WAS IN CHARGE OF MILITARY AND PHYSICAL TRAINING IN 9 WESTERN STATES, PROMOTING HIM TO MAJOR.