Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
Honor Flight Columbus
Served in Air Offensive against Japan, Western Pacific. U9F Air Crew member. Flew 25 missions against Japan. Ditched on 1st mission on 2/10/45. Awarded Asiatic-Pacific theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, and Air Medal. Service time: 1943-1945. Rank: Staff Sergeant.