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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Bernard Cortese

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Jeddo, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Peter B. Cortese

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A B-24 NAVIGATOR TRAINED FOR P-61 FIGHTERS. FLEW 50 MISSIONS, INCLUDING LATER PLOESTI RAIDS. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART.