World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert M. Pourtales
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Everett, Washington
Relationship
Family Friend
B-17 co-pilot, 527th Bombardment Squadron of the 379th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force at Kimbolton, England. Injured during their 3rd Mission when a 20mm cannon shell penetrated the fuselage and exploded, wounding him in the right arm. Date of Discharge - June 24, 1945.