Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Ms. Cindy Gomez
Relationship
Friend
Served in both European and Pacific Theater of Operations. Was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, 5 Air Medals, and the Purple Heart. Served as a crew member of the B-24 Liberator, heavy bomber. Flew 49 combat missions with the 343rd Squadron, 98th Bomb Group (Heavy), 9th Air Force, out of North Africa and Italy. Flew 42 combat missions with the 43rd Bomb Group, 5th Air Force, out of the Philippines.