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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas A. Chesher, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Honored By

Thomas A. Chesher, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS. FLEW C-47 AIRCRAFT IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. HAD 19 COMBAT MISSIONS IN 7 MAJOR CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING NORMANDY, ARNHEIM, BASTOGNE, BATTLE OF THE BULGE, WEISEL, GERMANY, REMAGEN BRIDGEHEAD. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, 437TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP, 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON.