World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Gardner R. Birch
Hometown
Sharon, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Jane Gardner Birch
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN THE 8TH COLLEGE TRAINING DETACHMENT STATIONED AT THE GROVE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA AIRPORT DURING WWII. THE MISSION OF THIS TRAINING PROGRAM WAS TO TRAIN CIVILIANS TO BECOME PILOTS IN THE EVENT THE MILITARY NEEDED THEIR SERVICES DURING THE WAR.