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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Phillip A. Rand

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Honored By

Mr. James K. Worthen

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.