World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Elwood H. Pedersen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Ansley, Nebraska
Honored By
Robert Armour
Relationship
Nephew
HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION FLYING A B-52 BOMBER IN THE PHILIPPINES. HE WAS A TAIL GUNNER. HE IS BURIED IN THE ANSLEY, NEBRASKA CEMETERY.