Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kirkwood, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. John A. Portocalis
Relationship
Brother-in-law
Entered the military service January 2, 1943. Served in Army Air Corps. Assigned to the 347th Bomb Squadron, 99th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force; Foggia, Italy. Shot down November 7, 1944 captured by Germans. Eventually placed in Stalag Luft 4 D. Endured Black Hungry March until April 27, 1945. Discharged MacDill Field Tampa, Florida; October 27, 1945.