World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel C. Cravens
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Emporia, Kansas
Honored By
Mrs. Samuel C. Cravens
Relationship
Wife
Flew bombing missions in the South Pacific, early part of WWII. Later trained B-17 crews for the European Theater. Was awarded a Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, plus other service medals.