World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Michael Pesta
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Michael Pesta
Served with the 8th Air Force. Shot down over Germany, August 4, 1944, on 26th mission. Held POW until May 2, 1945 at Stalag Luft IV. Marched 600 miles, February 6, 1945 to May 2, 1945, through North Germany, between Russian and American forces.