Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Preston, Georgia
Honored By
Ahern Clan Association
FLEW MISSIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN SECTORS. HE WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL FOR BRAVERY AS CO-PILOT IN PROTECTING AND SAVING THE LIVES OF AT LEAST 42 SURVIVORS OF A TORPEDOED SHIP OFF THE COAST OF DUTCH GUIANA.