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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John L. Fries

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Endicott, New York

Honored By

John T. 'Jack' Gorman

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED JANUARY 9, 1942 IN BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK. SERVED WITH 1ST TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON IN CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER. FLEW THIRTEEN ROUND TRIPS OVER THE HUMP. SUPPLIED AIR DROPS TO MERRILL'S MARAUDERS BEHIND ENEMY LINES. DISCHARGED SEPTEMBER 20, 1945. AWARDED AIR MEDAL AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.