Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Orlando, West Virginia
Honored By
Bob & Janet Barnett
WAS IN THE 15TH ARMY AIR FORCE, 449TH HEAVY BOMB GROUP, 719TH SQUADRON. WAS A BOMBARDIER ON B-24, BASED IN GROTTAGLIE, ITALY. WAS SHOT DOWN AND BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 9 MONTHS. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, AND THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.