World War II Honoree

Luther W. Mills, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Austin, Texas

Honored By

Diana Wall, Karen & Malcolm Flournoy

Relationship

Daughters, Son-in-law, & their families

SERVED WITH THE 39TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON. PART OF THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES LIBERATION. CHIEF MECHANIC FOR THE GENERAL IN CHARGE OF ARTILLERY AIRCRAFT. STATIONED IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FLEW BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND AUSTRALIA. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE STARS, THE PHILIPPINES LIBERATION RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE RIBBON, VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR AND TWO SERVICE STRIPES. RECEIVED HIS ARMY AIR CREW MEMBER BADGE AND WINGS ON AUGUST 27, 1945.