Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Plainfield, Illinois
Honored By
Thomas G. Cline
Enlisted in Air Force in August. Accepted for Aviation Cadet Training. Graduated as 2nd Lieutenant and pilot gunner 1941. Assigned as a B-24 crew commander in 13th Air Force, South Pacific area; flew 35 combat missions. Received Distinguished Flying Cross. Promoted to Captain. Returned to U.S. as WWII was ending.