World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ben F. West
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Honored By
Ben F. West
Received commission after completing navigation school at Hondo, Texas. Sent to bombardier school at Roswell, New Mexico, and received wings. Flew 35 combat missions over Japan as a bombardier in the 874th Squadron, 498th Bombardment Group. Stationed in Saipan. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters.