Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He flew 31 missions in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a tail gunner in a B-29 aircraft, which was part of the 497th Bomb Group, 869th squadron stationed in the Pacific. During his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Battle Stars and the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.