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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vernon P. Gardner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Canton, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Mindy R. Gardner

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMPLETED 35 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE IN ENGLAND, 384TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP. SERVED AS A WAIST GUNNER ON A B-17. SHOT DOWN OVER BRUSSELS, BELGIUM ON 33RD MISSION. PARACHUTED OUT AND RETURNED SAFELY TO ENGLAND TO FINISH MISSIONS.