Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Freedom, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as Chief of Staff of the European Theater of Operations and Deputy Commander of the U.S. Air Force in the Mediterranean theater of Operations. He helped create the Code of Conduct for U.S. servicemen who become prisoners of war at the direction of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Received the Legion of Merit, Order of the British Empire, and French Legion of Honour.