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 0-419328,   Major

Bombardier-Navigator Crew 8

 

Attended college for two years and entered service on July 27, 1940 at Dallas, Texas.  Graduated from navigator training and commissioned as Second Lieutenant on June 24, 1941.  Completed bombardier training.  Was interned in Russia after Tokyo Raid for thirteen months until returned to the United States on May 29, 1943.  Held various Stateside assignments until the end of World War II.  Retired from active duty on November 4, 1945.  Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Chinese Army, Navy, Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

 

Born December 12, 1918, Greenville, Texas

Inducted Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, Galveston, TX