World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Baier
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Holcomb, Kansas
Honored By
A Grateful American
STAFF SERGEANT, SERVED AS A B-17 TAIL GUNNER WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE ENLISTED ON 10 JANUARY 1941 AND SERVED 57 MONTHS. HE WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, 3 OAK LEAVE CLUSTERS, AND 3 BATTLE STARS.