World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Loren E. Willard, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pittsfield, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Mary Willard
Relationship
Wife
Served at 757 Gunner on B-24 in the European Operation. Received the Distinguished Flying Cross, European-African-Middle Eastern theater ribbon, Air Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Was a member of the Caterpillar Club, having successfully bailed out of plane that was hit by flak.