Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Nowata, Oklahoma
Honored By
Toni Apted
Relationship
Stepdaughter
Served with 442nd Troop carrier group squadron, 306th Troop Carrier Squadron in Normandy, Southern France, and Central Europe. Was a glider pilot and mechanic. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, silver service star, bronze service star, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and Distinguished Unit Badge. Aviation Cadet.