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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Halbach

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Honored By

Mr. Michael Halbach

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

1ST LIEUTENANT, WAS THE PILOT FOR 'FERP FINESCO', A B-24 AIRCRAFT FLYING FOR THE 465TH OF THE 15TH U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES. HE LED HIS CREW FROM ITALY TO SITES ALL OVER EUROPE INCLUDING FIVE MISSIONS TO PLOESTI, ROMANIA WHICH WAS ONE OF THE MOST HEAVILY DEFENDED TARGETS IN EUROPE. HE COMPLETED 50 MISSIONS AND MADE IT SAFELY HOME. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.