Entered service October 1942 at New York City, NY. Aircraft Mechanic training at Keesler Fld, MS and Gunnery Inst at Kingman Fld, AZ. Flew new B-17 from Langley Fld, Va via Northern Route to Valley Wales. Arrived in Lavenham August 1944. Flew 30 missions beginning 19 September 1944 and ending 23 March 1945. Crew flew 3 missions to Berlin. Unusual experience was shooting at a ME 262 German jet which flew in front and up from our lead aircraft. Did not shoot him down. Other B-17 gunners were also shooting at the 262. There were 4 P-51s also trying to get the 262, then they all were out of sight. Flew on B-17G #44-6307 'Blonde Bomber'.



AM w/ 4 Oak Leaf Cluster/ EAME w/ 4 Battle Stars