World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frederick F. Wesche
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. Drew C. Wesche
Relationship
Son
SERVED UNTIL 1946 AS A B-17 PILOT, KNOWN AS THE 'RABAUL RAIDER'. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA WITH THE 19TH AND 43RD BOMBARDMENT GROUPS. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND SILVER STAR. PART OF JANUARY 5, 1943 MISSION OVER RABAUL.