World War II Honoree

Mitchel E. Farris

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Skokie, Illinois

Honored By

Dr. Phillip Mankoff

Relationship

Friend

Was in the 215th Army Air Forces; flew bombing missions over Europe as a bombardier. shot down over Italy. flew 29 combat missions (160 combat hours). Organized schedules, supervised activities of 70 men. Received the Purple Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern with nine Bronze Stars, Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross. Awarded France's Highest Medal of Honor for bravery. Enlisted June 18, 1942; left service on December 25, 1945.