BRANCH OF SERVICE
Army Air Corps (Army Air Forces)

RANK
Major

HOMETOWN
Valeene, IN

HONORED BY
Grateful American

Enlisted on 29 May 1941 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Served with the 10th Air Force 7th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Squadron Heavy "Eager Beavers". In the Pacific Theater. Activated 25 October 1942 at Karachi, India. Combat debut 21 January 1943 attacking docks at Rangoon, Burma. A bomber pilot assigned to the U.S. Embassy in China under General Stillwell completed 48 missions. Flew ISS/CIA reconnaissance destination bridge over the River Kwai. Awards include Distinguish Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement.