Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Kirkland, Washington
Honored By
Phyllis Arnold
COMMANDER 468TH BOMBER GROUP. RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR EVACUATION OF PRESIDENT MANUEL QUEZON, HIS FAMILY, AND STAFF OUT OF THE PHILIPPINES. LATER BECAME GROUP COMMANDER OF 468TH BOMBER GROUP IN INDIA. MISSING IN ACTION 5 NOVEMBER 1944. AWARDS -- LEGION OF MERIT, AIR MEDAL W/OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK CLUSTER.