e had enlisted in the Army Air Forces. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Second Lieutenant. Occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number was O-767149. Served with 406th Fighter Group, 513th Fighter Squadron. He was KIA on 9 September 1944, while flying a mission in a P-47 Thunderbolt to attack German ground forces near the village of Hadigny. Unfortunately, he was possibly hit by German ground fire and was killed as he tried to recover control of his aircraft from a dive. Awards: ★ Air Medal ★ Purple Heart ★ United States Aviator Badge ★ World War II Victory Medal ★ American Campaign Medal ★ Army Presidential Unit Citation ★ Army Good Conduct Medal ★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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