Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
El Paso, Texas
Honored By
Loretta Garcia
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED JUNE 30, 1943 TO NOVEMBER 6, 1945 -- 57TH BOMB WING, 340TH BOMB GROUP, 488TH BOMB SQUADRON, GUNNER ON A B-25; FLEW 41 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER NORTHERN ITALY. MAIN MISSION -- TO KEEP BRENNER PASS CLOSED BY DESTROYING ALL BRIDGES ON THE PASS BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND NORTHERN ITALY.