World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert C. Downie
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Robert Downie
Relationship
Son
PILOT WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE IN THE PACIFIC FOR 3-1/2 YEARS. FLEW C-47 AIRCRAFT AND RECEIVED SEVERAL AWARDS. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS IN 1944 FOR PILOTING MORE THAN 2,000,000 POUNDS OF FREIGHT AND PERSONNEL TO FORWARD BASES.