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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sterling T. Hendricks

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Austin, Texas

Honored By

Ms. Cindy Gomez

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.