Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Hamilton, Illinois
Honored By
Marine Veteran
WAS A B-17 PILOT FLYING 23 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY WITH 840TH SQUADRON, 483RD BOMBARDMENT GROUP (A HIGHLY DECORATED GROUP). NEVER LOST A CREW MEMBER AND AWARDED AIR MEDAL WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.