World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Francis H. Hoagland
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New London, Connecticut
Honored By
Grateful American
SERVED AS A RADIO OPERATOR IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR DIRECTING A SURPRISE AIR STRIKE FROM THE GROUND AGAINST ENEMY TROOPS.