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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joel W. Gatewood

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Decatur, Nebraska

Honored By

Ms. Emily Gatewood

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS IN FEBRUARY 1942. ASSIGNED TO THE 91ST BOMB GROUP IN BASSINGBOURN, ENGLAND FLYING B-17 AIRCRAFT. SHOT DOWN AUGUST 17, 1943, WHILE ON A BOMBING MISSION OVER SCHWEINFURT, GERMANY. CAPTURED AUGUST 27, 1943. SPENT 21 MONTHS AS A POW; 17 MONTHS IN STALAG LUFT 3 AND 4 MONTHS IN STALAG LUFT 7-A. LIBERATED APRIL 29, 1945.