World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
H. Ben Walsh
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Santa Barbara, California
Honored By
Mary E. Walsh
PILOTED B-24 BOMBERS WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE OVER GERMANY, 1943-1945. UPON RECOVERY, HE CONTINUED ON COMBAT STATUS RECEIVING 23 AWARDS AND DECORATIONS INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS IN ACTION.