Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Knoxville, Tennessee
Honored By
Grandson and Family
WAIST GUNNER ON A B-24 LIBERATOR, FLEW 29 MISSIONS WITH THE 67TH SQUADRON, 44TH BOMB GROUP (H), 8TH ARMY AIR FORCE. HONORS/AWARDS: FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR CHEVALIER, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN WITH 4 STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AND RUPTURED DUCK PIN.