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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Henry Joseph Filipek

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Katherine Filipek Borg

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

B-29 AIRCRAFT, CENTRAL FIRE CONTROL TOP GUNNER, 677TH SQUADRON, 444TH BOMB GROUP, 58TH BOMB WING. FOUGHT 35 SORTIES IN THE PACIFIC, AGAINST JAPAN. RECEIVED A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FROM BRIGADIER GENERAL R. M. RAMEY. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.