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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis John ORourke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Saratoga Springs, New York

Honored By

M.J. Lynett USN (Ret)

Relationship

Fellow Saratogian

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A BOMBARDIER/NAVIGATOR ABOARD B-26 AIRCRAFT IN THE 9TH AIR FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. WITH THE 323RD BOMBARDIER GROUP, 456TH BOMB SQUADRON, HE FLEW OVER 35 COMBAT MISSIONS. HE WAS AWARDED NUMEROUS MEDALS, INCLUDING THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AN AIR MEDAL WITH SEVERAL OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.