World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin N. Pliner
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Carol, Dorene and Jerry
Relationship
Children
Flew five successful combat missions as a glider pilot; just prior to the Rhine landing, enemy bullet passed through the two bones of the wrist, rendering his right arm paralyzed; managed to land with one hand. Received a Purple Heart.