World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John Joseph Ahern, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Honored By
Ahern Clan Association
B-17 AIRCRAFT PILOT ASSIGNED TO 379TH HEAVY BOMBER GROUP, KIMBOLTON, ENGLAND. KILLED IN ACTION AT BOZEAT, ENGLAND WHEN HE STAYED WITH HIS PLANE AFTER LOSING AN ENGINE ON TAKEOFF.