World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph J. Gardner
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Bay Harbor Island, Florida
Honored By
Mr. Joseph J. Gardner
Relationship
Self
Enlisted, September 10, 1941. Graduated 1st class of Aviation Mechanics, Keesler Field, Michigan. Cadet Appointment, September 1942. West Coast Training Command, graduated as Pilot, July 1943. 1st Pilot, September 1943. Awarded three Battle Stars, two Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Citation and the American Campaign Ribbon.