World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Atkinson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Auburn, Alabama
Honored By
John E. Atkinson
Flew 50 combat missions in B-24 aircraft in Italy. Commander of 831st Bomb Squad, 15th Air Force. Combat Intelligence Officer, Headquarters, Army Air Forces. Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 clusters, seven Battle Stars.