World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard S. Barnett, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Beldon, Missouri
Honored By
Richard, Jr, Gary, Julie and Michael
Relationship
Sons and daughter
ASSIGNED FOR DUTY AS A BALL TURRET GUNNER ON A B-17 BOMBER IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE. FLEW 33 MISSIONS OVER EUROPE AND ACCUMULATED OVER 900 COMBAT HOURS. HIS AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN AND HE AND CREW WERE RESCUED BY THE FREE FRENCH INTERIOR GUARD.