Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Batavia, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. David Westlake
Relationship
Cousin
TURRET GUNNER AND ENGINEER ON B-17'S. THE 15TH ARMY AIR FORCE BASED IN ITALY. VETERAN OF THE NORTH AFRICAN AND ITALIAN CAMPAIGNS. LOST ON JULY 21, 1944 OVER AUSTRIA EN ROUTE TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL.