Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Westchester Counth, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
WITH THE OUTBREAK OF WWII, HE PURSUED A COURSE IN METEOROLOGY, WHICH WAS UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE. UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE HE WAS AWARDED THE RANK OF 2ND LIEUTENANT. IN 1943 HE WAS ASSIGNED THE POST OF METEOROLOGY OFFICER FOR THE 9TH AIR FORCE WHERE HE FORECASTED WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR BOMBING MISSIONS. IN 1945 HE RETIRED FROM THE ARMY AIR FORCE AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT.