World War II Honoree

Edmond John Zuorski

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Honored By

Sam Zuorski

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN 8TH AIR FORCE, 351ST BOMB GROUP, 511TH BOMB SQUADRON AS A SERGEANT AND TAIL GUNNER ON B-17 FLYING FORTRESS BOMBER. WHILE SERVING IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, HIS B-17 BOMBER WAS BROUGHT DOWN BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT FIRE. HE WAS THE ONLY CREW MEMBER TO SURVIVE. MEDALS: PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AIR MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.