World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Laurence A. Yates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Orchard Park, New York
Honored By
Cathy A. Smithendorf
Relationship
Daughter
329TH BOMB SQUADRON, AERIAL GUNNER. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART AND AIR MEDAL. PRISONER OF WAR, CAPTURED AUGUST 1, 1943, PLOESTI OIL RAID.