World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Frederick S. Hinze, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Burlingame, California
Honored By
Ms. Elizabeth Moore
BOMBER PILOT OF A B-24, SHOT DOWN OFF OF ISLAND TINIAN; LANDED PLANE IN WATER IN SPITE OF HAVING HIS RIGHT HAND AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE BLOWN OFF. IN MANAGING TO LAND PLANE, WHILE SUSTAINING HIS INJURIES, HE SAVED THE LIVES OF 6 OF HIS CREW. HE WAS RECOMMENDED FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. ARMY AIR CORPS.