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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Elbert F. Harris

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Pineville, Louisiana

Honored By

Mrs. Lambert H. Wilkes

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served as Navigator, meteorologist, 653rd reconnaissance Squadron. Flew 30 missions from Watton Base over Europe. Flew the de Haviland Mosquito on second shuttle mission to Russia. Shot down August 12, 1944 near Toulouse, and aided by Maquis - French Resistance. The Maquis aided his return to England September 1944. Later Instructor and Reserve Duty.