World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Raymond H. Downing
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kirksville, Missouri
Honored By
Raymond H. Downing
Enlisted June 21, 1940 at Chanute Field, Illinois. Appointed Master Sergeant November 1, 1944. Served with 1st Bombardment Squadron, 9th Bombardment Group, 20th Air Force. Flight Engineer, responsible for engine operation, fuel consumption and maintenance on a B-29 that made 22 missions flying 310 combat hours over Japan. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal. Honorable Discharge September 6, 1945.