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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward A. Davenport, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Rossville, Georgia

Honored By

Betty H. Davenport

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A WAIST GUNNER WITH THE 483RD BOMB GROUP, 817TH BOMB SQUADRON. HE FLEW 25 MISSIONS FROM ITALY OVER GERMANY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1944 TO APRIL 24, 1945 WITH TOTAL OF 185 FLYING HOURS. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART AND AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.