World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Simon Baiamonte
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Cheryl B. West
Relationship
Daughter
NAVIGATOR BOMBARDIER IN B-24 AIRPLANE. SHOT DOWN IN ENEMY TERRITORY AND MISSING IN ACTION FOR 2 MONTHS. RESCUED BY THE GREEK UNDERGROUND. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART AND SEVERAL AIR MEDALS. LATER BECAME A PILOT.