World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Hirsch
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Shamrock, Missouri
Honored By
Missoui DAV Chapter 67
HE PILOTED A B-24 LIBERATOR BOMBER WITH THE 15TH, 749TH BOMB SQUADRON (HEAVY) BASED IN GIULIA, ITALY. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH THREE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.