Date Of Birth: October 30, 1917
Place Of Birth: Beaver OH
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Branch Of Service: United States Army & United States Air Force
War Or Conflict: World War Two & Korean War
Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
Unit: 315th Bomber Wing, 331st Bomb Group
Enlistment Date: November 10, 1939
Enlistment Place: Chanute Field IL
Discharge Date: December 1, 1945
Discharge Place: Camp Atterbury IN
Wounded In Action: No
Spouse: Arline Elizabeth Coon
Notes: Served in the Japan Air Offensive and in action in the Western Pacific.
Received the American Defense Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars, and the Good Conduct
Medal. He was an Airplane Maintenance Chief with the 357th Bombardment
Squadron. He was a Master Sergeant upon leaving the service. Served 6
years in the U. S. Army Air Corp, 7 years with the U. S. Air Force Reserves, 1
year active duty during the Korean War (August 1950-September 1951), 26
years Federal USAF Civil Service, 33+ years of Federal Service (1939-1973),
21 years as a volunteer at the USAF Museum (1982-present), and served 5
years on B29s, B50s, and B36s.
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