World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Grey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Welch
Honored By
NSCDXVII Century FL
TAIL GUNNER ON A B-17 WITH THE 92ND BOMB GROUP, 8TH AIR FORCE IN ENGLAND. KNOWN AS 'THE GREY GHOST' FOR HIS ABILITY TO AVOID DETECTION AND ESCAPE. PLANE SHOT DOWN ON AUGUST 12, 1943 OVER GELSENKIRCHEN ON 12TH MISSION OVER GERMANY. CAPTURED AND HELD AT STALAG 17. ESCAPED 7 TIMES; MADE HIS WAY BACK TO ENGLAND. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART AND POW MEDAL.