World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Francis A. Gildersleeve
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Falmouth, Michigan
Honored By
Dan P. Gildersleeve
Relationship
Son
CREW CHIEF ON C-47. DROPPED 82ND AND 101ST AIRBORNE, TOWED GLIDERS, DROPPED SUPPLIES TO GENERAL PATTON'S ARMY. PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY INVASION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AIR AND EUROPEAN THEATER MEDALS.