Born July 31, 1923.
Graduated from Cadets (pilot) March 1943
Started combat flying July 1943 (19 years old)
First daylight raid on Rome, Italy, July 19, 1943
Low altitude raid on Ploesti Oil Refineries, August 1, 1943
First daylight raid on Berlin, Germany, March 8, 1944
Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal with four oak Leaf Clusters
Test Pilot in B-29 program 1945
Aeronautical Engineer 1949 to 1987 (retirement)