Joined the U. S. Army Air Corps and upon completion of flight
training, was presented with both Navy and Army Air Corp wings. During World
War ll, was based in India, where he was
assigned to the 7th Emergency Rescue Squadron. He flew the PBY 10A, and
amphibious airplane, in rescue missions into Indo-China enemy territory.
For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two OLC
and the French Croix de Guerre with one OLC, which he received for his rescue
of high ranking French diplomats in Indo-China. Other medals Asiatic Pacific
- Eureopean Africa Middleast - American Theater and World War 2 Victory
Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Medal |
French Croix de Guerre | Asiatic Pacific |
European Africa Middle East |
American Theater |
World War 2 Victory |