World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell C. Hennicke
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Maple Heights, Ohio
Honored By
Mr. Russell Hennicke
Relationship
Self
Flight Leader. Served in Air Corps, Pilot. Served Troop Carrier Pilot. Dropped paratroops on Normandy, D-Day; supplies and ammunition to surrounded troops at Mortain; towed gliders into Holland; flew gasoline to General Patton's tanks; air-evacuated hundreds. Received Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals.