On the road

On the road

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Honor Flight DFW profiles Spring-Summer 2013


 

Joe was drafted into the armed services and reported for duty with the Army Air Forces on June 11, 1943. He was 21 years old.

He was sent to England after basic training and assigned to the Headquarters of the 98th Combat Bombardment Wing (medium) of the 9th Army Air Force. The 98th was primarily deploying the B-26 Marauder medium bomber. This bomber, as well as fighter bombers such as the P-47 Thunderbolt were assigned to the 9th AAF, and participated in combat missions in support of Allied ground troops in Europe.

Joe’s job was one of an administrative position, vital in the workings of the war machine that was the 9th AAF.

One of Joe’s most memorable experiences was that of being on guard duty (in snow) on Christmas Day in northern France. He also celebrated his birthday on V-E Day!

Joe was awarded the EAMET medal with 5 battle stars, the WWII Victory medal, the American theater medal, and the Good Conduct award. He was discharged on October 19, 1945 with the rank of Corporal.

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