World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Virgil W. Head
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Irving, Texas
Honored By
Mr. Virgil W. Head
Relationship
Self
Served from 1941; flight school, fighter pilot, all islands, Philippines, Iwo Jima. Carrier lost at Iwo Jima, returned to U.S. to be reassigned to all weather flight. Survivor of the USS Bismark Sea CVE-95. Received the Distinguished Flying Cross and 7 Air Medals.