World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph P. Felcin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Andrew E. Bacha
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS A PARACHUTE TECHNICIAN IN THE 46TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON IN AUSTRALIA, NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND OKINAWA (JUNGLE SKIPPERS). PARTICIPATED IN 5 CAMPAIGNS; NEW GUINEA, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO, WESTERN PACIFIC, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND LUZON. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE STARS AND AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL.