Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Denice Gilson
Relationship
Friend
BELLY GUNNER ON B-17. RECIPIENT OF 2 PURPLE HEARTS. WAS A TURRET GUNNER IN A 1000-PLANE RAID ON BERLIN, SHOT DOWN AND TAKEN CAPTIVE UNTIL GENERAL GEORGE PATTON AND HIS TROOPS CAME THROUGH AND RESCUED HIM.