World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charlie Falletta
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Denison, Texas
Honored By
Danny Jones
Served as a 2nd Lieutenant and fighter pilot with the 36th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, Far East Air Force in action against enemy forces near Port Moresby, New Guinea in 1942. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.