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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eugene N. Waldher

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Washington

Honored By

Robert J. Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THE OPERATIONS OFFICER OF THE 700TH BOMB SQUADRON OF THE 445TH BOMB GROUP. HE WAS SHOT DOWN WHILE FLYING ON B-24 CREW (TAIL# 42-100374) ON 2/24/44 AFTER THE GOTHA RAID. HE BAILED OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT AND SPENT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR AS A POW AT STALAG LUFT I. WHILE A POW, HE WAS THE ROOM COMMANDER OF ROOM 10, BARRACKS 1, SOUTH COMPOUND.