World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel Conway
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
Ms. Charlotte Wisdom
Relationship
Adopted Niece
Served in the Army Air Corps with the 15th Air Forces, 82nd Fighter Group, 95th Squadron as a P-38 Pilot. Flew 73 combat missions over Northern Africa, Italy, and Yugoslavia. He was shot down over enemy territory, and with help from local people, escaped to safety.