390th Bomb Group, 571st Squadron, Crew Number 80. Located, identified and bombed assigned targets from a bombardment airplance. Was crew Fire Control and Armament Officer, and had complete control of airplane on bombing approach. Required to have a thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of bombsights, all allied bombing equipment on bomber, and all types of bombs and fuses. Was proficient in pilotage, dead reckoning, radio navigation and had thorough knowledge of meteorology. Completed 13 combat missions in European Theater of Operations with 8th Air Force. Had 110 combat hours.

Course in advanced bombardiering included work on D.R. navigation. Missions included Missions of Mercy over Holland, dropping food and clothes.