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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Henry N. Frees, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Maywood, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. John R. Frees

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS A RADIO OPERATOR, GUNNER IN A B-29. HAD 25 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER JAPAN. WAS AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND 3 PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS. ALSO RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND THE PURPLE HEART POSTHUMOUSLY. HIS B-29 CREW WERE AT FUKUOKA PRISON CAMP IN KYUSHU.