Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pemeta, Oklahoma
Honored By
G. Holcomb
served as a pilot from 1941 to 1946 and flew over three hundred combat missions in the southwest pacific theater of operations. He also served as commanding officer of the 70th squadron of the 433rd troop carrier group. awarded the distinguished flying cross, the air medal, two bronze oak leaf medals and several campaign ribbons.