World War II Honoree

Aubrey Earle Fife

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Teague, Texas

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

He trained as a bomber pilot in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in several locations in the states before being assigned to the USS Enterprise in the Pacific. While on the Enterprise, he completed over 30 missions that included bombing and laying smoke for the Marines landing on islands. In June of 1944, during one of his missions, he and his Squadron were responsible for the sinking of a Japanese carrier. For his efforts, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. Upon returning stateside, he completed his military service as a Naval Flight Instructor.