World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Percy Robert Bartelt
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Waseca, Minnesota
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He joined the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in the summer of 1941 and became an ace pilot. He rejoined the U.S. Navy September 29, 1942 and served as a Navy instructor. He posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal.