World War II Honoree

David Eugene Harnly

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lincoln, Nebraska

Honored By

David Eugene, James Earl & John Arthur

Relationship

Sons

ENTERED THE AIR FORCE IN JANUARY 1942. PILOTED A B-26 MARAUDER MEDIUM BOMBER (MURDER, INC). FLEW 60 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER ENEMY OCCUPIED TERRITORY AND LOGGED OVER 200 HOURS OF OPERATIONAL FLYING. RECEIVED A COMMENDATION FOR HIS SERVICE AS FLIGHT COMMANDER AND OPERATIONS OFFICER DURING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 30, 1943 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 1944. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL WITH 9 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS FOR HEROIC SERVICE IN ACTION. RETIRED FROM THE SERVICE IN JULY 1945.