World War II Honoree

Oscar Marion Thomas Downar

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Victoria and Stefanie Downar

Relationship

Daughters

Flew C-47 aircraft, along with many others in the China-Burma-India Theatre of Operations. Supplied Chennault’s Flying Tigers and Merrill’s Marauders. Received following medals for his outstanding service: the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two leaf clusters, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with three battle stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the American Campaign Medal.