World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Peter Catlin, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Honored By
Mr. Peter Catlin
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 2ND DIVISION, 453RD BOMB GROUP AS A PILOT ON A B-24. FLEW 35 MISSIONS, WAS SHOT DOWN ON 13TH BUT WAS ABLE TO NURSE THE CRAFT OVER THE CHANNEL TO CRASH IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.