World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jim Helinger, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Honored By
Mrs. Jim Helinger
Relationship
Wife
Combat Glider Pilot. Flew 12 fighting men into immediate combat. Flew donkeys, gas, doctors, nurses and medical supplies. Towed by C-47 aircraft into landing zones behind enemy lines. Flew wounded back. Special Services Officer in charge of morale, United Service Organizations (USO) shows, sports and movies.