World War II Honoree

Hershell L. Abbott

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Des Moines, Iowa

Honored By

Ms. Judith Blanchard

Relationship

Daughter

FIGHTER PILOT, FLEW P-40. SHOT DOWN OVER NORTH AFRICA. RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS, INCLUDING PURPLE HEART AND THE CROIX DE GUERRE. ONE OF FIRST TEST PILOTS LAUNCHED IN AN ARMY AIR CORPS PLANE OFF A NAVY CARRIER, THE USS RANGER. AFTER RECOVERY FROM BEING SHOT DOWN, FERRIED NUMEROUS MAKES OF PLANES TO AND FROM EAST AND WEST COASTS.