World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Independence, Missouri

Honored By

VFW Post 11242

Activity During WWII

HE WAS A BALL TURRET GUNNER ON A B-17 BOMBER BEFORE BEING SHOT DOWN OVER ENEMY TERRITORY. HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR A YEAR BEFORE BEING LIBERATED.