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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sherman VanNess Best

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

East Haven, Connecticut

Honored By

Virginia, Russell, James & Linda

Relationship

Wife, Sons & Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN AND PILOT OF B-26 MARAUDER BOMBER (FLAK BAIT) IN THE 449TH BOMB SQUADRON, 322ND BOMB GROUP, ASSIGNED TO THE 9TH AIR FORCE. STATIONED IN EUROPE AND FLEW 63 COMBAT MISSIONS. AWARDED 11 AIR MEDALS, A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.