Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
West Coplay, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ms. Shirley Frantz
Relationship
Wife
Served from February 19, 1940 until May 30, 1945 as an Armored Gunner. Flew over 55 combat missions including Northern Solomon Islands, New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago Campaigns. Awarded the Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, American defense Service Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal. Recommended for Distinguished Flying Cross.