World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
COLONEL DONALD F. BECHER
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
CHICAGO, Illinois
Honored By
CAROLYN TACKETT, KAREN DEBOLD, JIM BECHER
Relationship
DAUGTHERS & SON
During World War II he flew 14 types (P-40, B-25, B-26, C-47, C-54 are examples of aircraft flown) of aircraft in missions involving the defense of the Panama Canal & patrols in Central & South America. Awards through out his Military career: Legion of Merit (One Oak Leaf Cluster) Meritorioius Service Medal Air Metal Bronze Star Service Medal Air Force Commendation Medal (Three Oak Leaf Clusters) Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (One Oak Leaf Cluster)