Entered the service from Connecticut.
Peter was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces
755th Bomber Squadron, 458th Bomber Group, Heavy~ Service #: 31324040.
He was a tail gunner on “Blondies Follies” at the time he was reported Missing in Action. He and his crew were returning to England after a bombing mission to Germany. Their plane had received heavy damage during the mission and went down in the English Channel.3 crew members were rescued, but only 2 survived.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
The Air Medal, established by Executive Order on 11 May 1942 and amended by Executive Order on 11 September 1942, is awarded to a person who, while serving with the United States Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may recognize single acts of heroism or merit, or may recognize sustained meritorious service over a period of six months or more. The Air Medal primarily recognizes personnel on flight status requiring frequent participation in aerial flight. It may be awarded to personnel not on flight status whose duties require frequent flight other than in a passenger status. The Air Medal ranks behind the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
Cambridge is the Official Point of Commemoration
Peter was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces
755th Bomber Squadron, 458th Bomber Group, Heavy~ Service #: 31324040.
He was a tail gunner on “Blondies Follies” at the time he was reported Missing in Action. He and his crew were returning to England after a bombing mission to Germany. Their plane had received heavy damage during the mission and went down in the English Channel.3 crew members were rescued, but only 2 survived.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
The Air Medal, established by Executive Order on 11 May 1942 and amended by Executive Order on 11 September 1942, is awarded to a person who, while serving with the United States Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may recognize single acts of heroism or merit, or may recognize sustained meritorious service over a period of six months or more. The Air Medal primarily recognizes personnel on flight status requiring frequent participation in aerial flight. It may be awarded to personnel not on flight status whose duties require frequent flight other than in a passenger status. The Air Medal ranks behind the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
Cambridge is the Official Point of Commemoration
Entered the service from Connecticut.
Peter was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces
755th Bomber Squadron, 458th Bomber Group, Heavy~ Service #: 31324040.
He was a tail gunner on “Blondies Follies” at the time he was reported Missing in Action. He and his crew were returning to England after a bombing mission to Germany. Their plane had received heavy damage during the mission and went down in the English Channel.3 crew members were rescued, but only 2 survived.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
The Air Medal, established by Executive Order on 11 May 1942 and amended by Executive Order on 11 September 1942, is awarded to a person who, while serving with the United States Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may recognize single acts of heroism or merit, or may recognize sustained meritorious service over a period of six months or more. The Air Medal primarily recognizes personnel on flight status requiring frequent participation in aerial flight. It may be awarded to personnel not on flight status whose duties require frequent flight other than in a passenger status. The Air Medal ranks behind the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
Cambridge is the Official Point of Commemoration
Peter was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces
755th Bomber Squadron, 458th Bomber Group, Heavy~ Service #: 31324040.
He was a tail gunner on “Blondies Follies” at the time he was reported Missing in Action. He and his crew were returning to England after a bombing mission to Germany. Their plane had received heavy damage during the mission and went down in the English Channel.3 crew members were rescued, but only 2 survived.
He was awarded the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
The Air Medal, established by Executive Order on 11 May 1942 and amended by Executive Order on 11 September 1942, is awarded to a person who, while serving with the United States Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may recognize single acts of heroism or merit, or may recognize sustained meritorious service over a period of six months or more. The Air Medal primarily recognizes personnel on flight status requiring frequent participation in aerial flight. It may be awarded to personnel not on flight status whose duties require frequent flight other than in a passenger status. The Air Medal ranks behind the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
Cambridge is the Official Point of Commemoration
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