World War II Honoree

Lee F. Arnold

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Sibley, Iowa

Honored By

Mrs. Suzanne Beringer

Relationship

Niece

SERVED FEBRUARY 1943 TO DECEMBER 1945 WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE, 66TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. SQUADRON FLEW MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND WOUNDED. RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION FROM BOTH THE U.S. AND THE PHILIPPINES. ALSO RECEIVED 6 BATTLE STARS (1 FROM THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION) AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON.