Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Friends of American Heroes
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII. He was with the 303rd Bomb Group as a B-17 Bomber pilot and he flew 35 combat missions. After his required 35 missions he volunteered for a second tour. He flew 61 combat mission in all and achieved the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross.