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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arthur E. Bean, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Concord, New Hampshire

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corps as a flying cadet in the 1940's, serving active duty for seven years. He led the 8th Air Force on a raid of Berlin, Germany. He was decorated four times with the Air Medal, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Croix de Guerre, and five battle stars, after flying a total of 29 missions altogether.