Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Honored By
Mr. James K. Worthen
Relationship
Friend
Joined Army Air Corps at age 18. Pinned on wings, 2nd Lieutenant bars July 1943. 19 months 1944-1945 in the South Pacific, 13th Jungle Air Force; Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Halmaheras, Noemfoor, Zamboanga and Palawan. Flew P-38, P-61, P-70 fighters, 86 combat missions, 304 combat hours. Shot down, rescued at sea; returned Captain. Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 6 Battle Stars.