Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Alpharetta, Georgia
Honored By
Jesse R. Beck
Relationship
Friend
INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY AIR CORPS IN 1942, HE SERVED AS AN INSTRUCTOR IN AIRPLANE MECHANICS BEFORE HE WAS DISCHARGED WITH A FAULTY RIGHT ANKLE. THEREAFTER, HE WORKED FOR BELL AIRCRAFT COMPANY IN MANUFACTURING MILITARY AIRCRAFT.