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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arthur Phillip Christen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Merced, California

Honored By

Tomi Jane Becker

Relationship

Stepdaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INDUCTED IN JANUARY 1942. TECHNICAL SERGEANT IN 8TH AIR FORCE, 96TH BOMB GROUP, 413TH SQUADRON. GUNNERY SCHOOL AT CHANUTE AIR FORCE BASE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. EXERCISE FLIGHTS OUT OF FLORIDA, BOISE, IDAHO AND PYOTE, TEXAS. TOP TURRET GUNNER AND FLIGHT ENGINEER ON B-17 (HEAVY) NAMED 'SHORT STRIDE' IN SNETTERTON HEATH, LONDON; 25 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY AND EUROPE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AIR MEDAL, 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. DECEASED FEBRUARY 16, 2006.