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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank W. Heckenkamp

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Quincy, Illinois

Honored By

Michael W. Heckenkamp

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

P-47 “THUNDERBOLT” FIGHTER PILOT SERVING IN EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN ITALY, 1944-1945. SERVED WITH THE 350TH FIGHTER GROUP, 347TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 12TH AIR FORCE, EUROPE OPERATIONS, ITALY. RANK CAPTAIN. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH FOUR CLUSTERS AND CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH FIVE STARS.