World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harry R. Erickson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Mankato, Minnesota
Honored By
Harry R. Erickson
Relationship
Self
B-17 Bombardier, 97th Bombardment Group. Flew on first B-17 mission over Europe on August 17, 1942. Was shot Down on his 11th mission. Spent 31 months as German POW from October 21, 1942 to May 5, 1945.