Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Millirocket, Maine
Honored By
G. Holcomb
SERVED IN THE 97TH HEAVY BOMB GROUP, 341ST BOMB SQUADRON. FLEW 50 DAYLIGHT COMBAT MISSIONS AS TAIL GUNNER ON THE B-17F 'THUNDERBIRD.' HE WAS ONE OF ONLY 27 WWII BOMBER GUNNER ACES. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL, 12 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND MANY OTHER AWARDS.