THE 456th FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

THE PROTECTORS OF  S. A. C.

 

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Joseph W. Manske

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 6914440,   Colonel


 Engineer-Gunner
 Crew 5

Graduated from Gowanda High School and entered service September 30, 1939 at Chanute Field, Illinois.  Completed aircraft mechanics course.  After Tokyo Raid, attended OCS and was commissioned a second lieutenant in December, 1942.  Served in Africa and Italy as Aircraft Maintenance Officer from October 1943 to August, 1945.  Relieved from active duty, April, 1946.  Recalled to active duty as Special Assistant for National Guard Affairs in March of 1957.  Decorations include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

Born April 13, 1921, Gowanda, New York
Died April 04, 1998

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891

Section 23 Grave 553
Interment 4/7/1998

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11/14/2008

 

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