World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Flaherty
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
John G. Flaherty
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE, 860TH SQUADRON, 493RD GROUP IN ENGLAND FROM JUNE 6, 1944 TO SEPTEMBER 26, 1944. REASSIGNED TO THE 15TH ARMY AIR FORCE, 720TH SQUADRON, 450TH GROUP IN ITALY UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 1945. FINISHED ALL MISSIONS. WAS ASSIGNED TO B-24 AIRCRAFT AS A SIDE GUNNER.