World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Paul Hammerschmidt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Harrison, Arkansas
Honored By
Virginia
Relationship
Wife
ASSIGNED DUTY AS A PILOT TO THE 7TH COMBAT CARGO GROUP. FLEW MISSIONS IN C-47 CARGO AIRCRAFT IN THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH 3 CLUSTERS AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH 4 CLUSTERS.