Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Honored By
Judith B. Gustafson
Relationship
Niece
RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR ACTION IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AERIAL FLIGHTS. DECEMBER 1941 TO NOVEMBER 1942. RECEIVED SILVER STAR FOR ACTION OVER RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. TOP TURRET GUNNER ON THE FLYING FORTRESS MISSIONS. MEMBER OF THE 19TH BOMB GROUP. SERVED IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, JAVA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA.