Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Honored By
Roy Richard I. Estala
Relationship
Son
REPLACEMENT RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC WITH THE 96TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP. SHOT DOWN ON 8 MAY 1944, WHILE ASSIGNED TO CAPTAIN MILTON SHOESMITH'S CREW WITH THE 337TH BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON ON A MISSION TO BERLIN, GERMANY. PRISONER OF WAR STATUS UNTIL 8 MAY 1945.