Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Laredo, Texas
Honored By
Virgilio G. Roel
In attempt to save B-24 aircraft, was hit by enemy fire over New Guinea. Crew bailed out and he alone flew battered Liberator over 600 miles at night over the Pacific. He perished trying to land in dark at Tinian Island Base in the Mariana Islands Group.