Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Salina, Kansas
Honored By
Niece
PILOT ON A B-24 WITH THE 34TH BOMB GROUP, ASSIGNED TO THE 8TH AIR FORCE. FLEW 13 STRAIGHT MISSIONS IN 15 DAYS AND COMPLETED THE REQUIRED 35 MISSIONS IN 9 MONTHS. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.