World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Herbert F. Hempe
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Easton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. William G. Gerken
Relationship
Cousin
Pilot (B-25) for the Sky Dragons, a pioneer Bombardment Squadron in China under Major General Chennault. He joined the Army after graduating from Easton High School, when he was 16 years of age in 1939. He made Sergeant Pilot in July 1942 and 2nd Lieutenant, summer of 1943 after being sent to China. On September 9, he received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal on September 30. Killed in action on October 26, 1943.