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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis H. Becker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Dubuque, Iowa

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS IN 1942, WHERE HE ATTAINED THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO FLY 'THE HUMP' OVER THE HIMALAYAS TO SUPPLY THE TROOPS LOCATED IN CHINA. DURING THE COURSE OF HIS SERVICE, HE EARNED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, A BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.