Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Alden & Elizabeth Hammond
Pilot of B-17G bomber as member of 20th Squadron, 2nd Bomb Group, 5th Wing, 15th Air Force, based in Italy. Flew thirty-three combat missions in European and Mediterranean Theater of Operations. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and European Theater of Operations Ribbon with five Battle Stars.