Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Baldwin, New York
Honored By
Colonial Dames XVII Century, Timucua Chapter
WAS SELECTED FOR FLIGHT SCHOOL AS PART OF THE AVIATION CADETS IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS AND WAS TRAINED AS A RADIO OPERATOR GUNNER. STATIONED IN POLEBROOK, ENGLAND, WITH THE 351ST BOMB GROUP, HE FLEW 35 MISSIONS ON A B-17 AIRCRAFT AND WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND FIVE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.