Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honored By
Thomas Webster
Relationship
Son
COLONEL. UPON ARRIVAL IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN DECEMBER 1943 HE WAS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE 67TH FIGHTER WING, 8TH AIR FORCE. HE BECAME ACTING CHIEF OF STAFF, VIII FIGHTER COMMAND IN AUGUST 1944 AND TWO MONTHS LATER ASSUMED COMMAND OF THE VIII FIGHTER COMMAND.