World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles Bruce Fredrickson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Joliet, Illinois
Honored By
Jeanne Fredrickson
1st Lieutenant Navigator of a B-24 bomber. Served in the 15th Air Force, 455th Bomb Group, 743rd Squadron also known as the 'Vulgar Vultures'. Flew 31 missions out of San Giovanni Field in Italy, often making raids over Ploesti. Shot down near Budapest, Hungary. Prisoner of war for 9 months. Received the Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal, Air Medal and Presidential Unit Citation.