World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Ray L. Pierson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
LaGrande, Oregon
Honored By
Barbara Ryan
Relationship
Daughter
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. ALSO FERRIED PLANES AND SUPPLIES OVER 'THE HUMP' FROM INDIA TO CHINA. HAD ENGINE TROUBLE DURING ONE TRIP IN MAY 1945. ORDERED CREW TO BAIL OUT. HE AND THE PLANE WERE NEVER FOUND.