World War II Honoree

Elbert E. Graham

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Springdale, Arkansas

Honored By

Kay Lynn

Relationship

Daughter

WAS ATTENDING CADET PROGRAM WHEN IT WAS CLOSED DOWN AS NO MORE PILOTS WERE NEEDED. SENT TO ENGLAND AND ASSIGNED TO THE 561ST SQUADRON, 338TH HEAVY BOMBARDMENT GROUP, 8TH AIR FORCE. FLEW 8 MISSIONS AS A GUNNER ON A B-17 BOMBER WHEN AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON RETURN FROM A BOMBING RUN. INJURED AND HOSPITALIZED AT END OF HOSTILITIES.