World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Melvin H. Graper
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Rockford, Iowa
Honored By
Ms. Margaret Trettin
Was the pilot of a B-24 bomber. Was flying a mercy mission; plane was shot down over German territory and Was in parachute when shot by German gunfire. Died while in the Germany prison camp.