World War II Honoree

David S. Reed

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Honored By

David C Reed II

Relationship

Grandson

Served as gunner in crew of B-24. Made repairs TD guns, sights, bomb racks, turrets. Was yard foreman in salvage yard, having supervision over 15 men. Did Army bookkeeping, posting sales, goods received, etc. Spent 8 months in Italy. Flew 35 sorties or 53 combat missions. European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and 1 Silver Star. Good Conduct Medal. Air Medal with 3 Bronze Clusters. GO 2963 15th AF 2 May 45