October 5, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – August 28, 2012 (Norwalk, CT)
Lived at 12 Cleveland Terrace prior to enlisting
Enlisted September 18, 1942
B-17 Co-pilot
96TH BOMB GROUP, 339TH BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON
Received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal.
Co-pilot of B17G tail #42-40016, aka “The Character”. Shot down over Augsburg, Germany and crashed 30 miles southwest of Augsburg. Captured on April 13, 1944. Transported to Stalag Luft 1 at Barth, Germany. Germans abandoned the camp on April 30, 1945. He was discharged on November 29, 1945. Of the 10 person crew, 6 were Killed In Action.
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Section 64, Grave 4413.
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