Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Little Rock, Arkansas
Honored By
Mr. Troy Raper
Relationship
Friend
Crew member on B-24 Liberator bomber. Flew 49 Combat missions with the 98th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force; North Africa and Italy Theaters. Was wounded when plane was shot down. After recuperating form serious wounds he was offered stateside assignments. Instead he requested reassignments to a combat unit. Then he flew 42 missions with the 43rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force, Pacific Theaters. He was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, 5 Air Medals and the Purple Heart.