Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Charlotte, North Carolina
Honored By
Donald Moreland
MAJOR. SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE U.S. AIR FORCE FROM MARCH 23, 1940 TO JULY 11, 1947. PILOTED OVER 100 COMBAT MISSIONS FROM ITALY AND CORSICA. REMAINED ON ACTIVE DUTY AFTER THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AS A TEST PILOT. KILLED IN A P-47 FIGHTER CRASH WHILE TESTING AZON EQUIPMENT JULY 11, 1947 AT WRIGHT, PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO.