World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John B. Wey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Albany, New York
Honored By
Mr. Frank Welnhofer & Ken Wey
Relationship
Brother-in-law & Son
8TH AIR FORCE, 390TH BOMB GROUP NAVIGATOR OF A B-17 BOMBER CREW LEADING 30 OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OVER GERMANY. BAILED OUT TWICE BEHIND ENEMY LINES WITHOUT CAPTURE. WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.