US Army Air Corps
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Champaign Aviation Museum
Hall of Honor
This website Honors and Remembers
all the US Army Air Corps men who
served during WWII from
Dec. 8, 1941 until May 8, 1945.
The names are inducted during
the Museum’s annual
Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The details of the ceremony will displayed
By Sept. 1st of 2016 on the museum’s website.
Scroll down for more information
about our brave men listed
on the Hall of Honor.
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The Hall of Honor is dedicated to all
US Army Air Corps or US Army Air Force
service men to Honor and Remember them
for their efforts and sacrifices during World War II.
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Dwight Davis [pic]
Born February 1, 1922 in West Virginia
Served in the 8th AF , 94th BG, 332 Squadron
as a B-17 Tail Gunner
He had the rank of Tech Sergeant.
The information was provided by Rebecca Powers
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James Wareham
Born June 12, 1921 in Arnold, Pennsylvania.
Served in the 8th AF, 94th Bomb Group (H), 332rd SQ,
in England, during WWII.
He had the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and served as
a Navigator on a B-17
He was taken POW and interred at Stalag-Luft 1
James Wareham was discharged on April 29, 1945.
He passed away on April 23, 1989.
The information was provided by his son David L. Wareham
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Gailard “Red” Ketchum [pic]
Born April 1st, 1926 in Perry County, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 306th Bomb Group (H) 369th Squadron
in England during and after WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and was trained as a
Ball Turret gunner and participated as a Camera Operator on a B-17 bomber
aerial photographing all of Europe and North-Africa in the Top Secret
Operation “Casey Jones”.
Gailard Ketchum was discharged on June 20, 1946
The information was provided by his friend Ken Klein
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Richard F. Harvey
Born October 30, 1921 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Served in the 8th AF, 95th Bomb Group (H), 336th SQ
in England, during WWII.
He had the rank of 1st Lieutenant and operated as
as a Pilot on a B-17.
He had 35 missions and participated in bombing actions
during the D-Day invasion.
Discharged in 1945.
The information was provided by his son Dick Harvey
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Joe M. Diamond [pic]
Born January 21, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 92nd Bomb Group (H), 325th Squadron
England during WWII.
He had the rank of Lieutenant and operated as a
Navigator on a B-17 bomber
Flew 23 missions.
After WWII he joined the Air Force Reserves
and retired after 32 years as a Lt. Colonel
He was awarded the Air Medal with Clusters,
2 Purple Heart medals and a Distinguished Flying Cross.
The information was provided by Jack M Hagerman
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Herman P. Ehrhard, jr.
Born June 3rd, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri
Served in the 8th AF, 306th Bomb Group (H), 376th Squadron
in England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
Tail Gunner in a B-17.
He was discharged in 1945
Herman Ehrhard passed away, date not given.
The information was provided by Phyllis Mayer, Daughter
and Charles Mayer, Grandson.
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Frank Perez
Born January 14, 1924 in Culver City, Calfornia
Served in the 8th AF, 401st Bomb Group (H)
612th SQ in England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
a Ball Turret Gunner.
He had 41missions in a B-17 named Carrie B II
He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross,
Airmedals and medal from the French government.
Robert passed away on January 16, 2015
The information was provided by: ( not given )
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Ralph E. Powell [pic]
Born August 12, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio.
Served in the 5th AF,
during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and served as an
Aircraft Crew Chief and was discharged in 1948.
Ralph passed away in 1977.
The information was provided by Dottie Good.
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Herbert F. Good
Born October 21, 1898 in Dayton, Ohio
Served in the Far East Air Service Command
of the 5th Air Force.
He had the rank of Captain and served as
an intelligence Officer
He was also a WWI veteran.
Discharged in 1945.
Herbert passed away on May 13, 1945.
The information was provided by Paul Good
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Glen E. Alfter [pic]
Born September 26, 1924 in Dwight, Illinois.
Served in the 8th AF, 384th Bomb Group (H) 545th Squadron
in Grafton Underwood, England during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as a
Tail Gunner/Assistant Flight Engineer on a B-17 bomber.
Shot down on his 23rd mission, bombing Schweinfurt.
After his capture his was a POW in Krems, Austria.
He served in USAF for 30 years and passed away in August, 1982.
The information was provided by his son Frank Alfter.
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Robert E. Pfarr
Born June 21, 1923 in Marysville, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 487th Bomb Group (H)
in Lavenham, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
Tail Gunner.
He had 28 missions and was credited with (2) ME 109 kills.
Discharged in 1945.
Robert passed away in 1978 at age 54.
The information was provided by his son Michael C. Pfarr.
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Thomas F. Anderson [pic]
Born February 13, 1917 in Sidney, Ohio.
Served in the 10th AF, HQ 12th Bomb Group
in Grafton Underwood, England during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as a
Air Traffic Control Tower Operator in the India-Burma Theater.
He received a Good Conduct Medal,
American Defense Service Medal,
Asiasic-Pacific Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Stars,
Victory Medal
He was discharged December 27, 1945.
Thomas passed away in August, 1982.
The information was provided by his daughter Barbara Dillon.
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Michael J. Yarina
Born December 20, 1922 in Homestead, PA
Served in the 12th AF, 99th Bomb Group (H), 348th Squadron
in North Africa during WWII.
He had the rank of Tech Sergeant and operated as
Flight Engineer/ Top Turret Gunner in a B-17F and a B-29A.
He had (50) B-17F combat missions and (18) B-29A combat missions.
Retired from the US National Guard in 1982 as a Master Sergeant (E7).
Michael passed away on December 4, 2006.
The information was provided by his son James Yarina.
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Edgar H. Roberts [pic]
Born August 7, 1918 in Radnor, Ohio.
Served in the 12th AF, 99th Bomb Group (H) 348th Squadron
in North Africa during WWII.
He had the rank of Captain and served as a
pilot on a B-17 bomber.
Completed 50 combat missions and was
awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross
and two Presidential Unit Citations.
He was discharged in November, 1945.
Edgar has passed away.
The information was provided by his son Thomas A. Roberts.
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Eldon Peacock
Born in 1925 in Quincy, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 305th Bomb Group (H), 364th Squadron
in Chelveston, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
a Ball Turret Gunner on a B-17.
Eldon and his fellow crew members were killed in a mid-air
collision with another B-17 after returning from a bombing mission
over Germany on October 22, 1944.
The information was provided by Keith Putnam
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Bill Deam [pic]
Born August 22, 1922 in Sidney, Ohio.
Served in the 9th AF, 394th Bomb Group (M), 587th Squadron
in Boreham, England during WWII.
He had the rank of 1st Lieutenant and operated as a
pilot on a B-26 Martin Marauder bomber.
Flew 65 missions, including missions during the
Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge.
Discharged in July, 1945
He was awarded the Air Medal with 2 Silver Clusters
and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Also received the Victory in Europe Medal.
The information was provided by his son John Deam.
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Arthur L. Kemp
Born February 2nd, 1924 in Shelby County, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 351th Bomb Group (H), 508th Squadron
in Polebrook, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
Tail Gunner in a B-17.
He had 35 missions and was credited with (1) ME 109 kill
and (1) FW 190 kill.
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and 6 Air Medals.
Discharged in 1945.
The information was provided by Arthur Kemp.
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John R. Polsley [pic]
Born February 9, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio.
Served as a Major in the 4th Air Force, IV Fighter Command,
of the Army Air Force West Coast Defense
System in the USA.
John passed away.
He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon
and Victory Medal.
Discharged March 13, 1946
The information was provided by his son Steven Polsley
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Edward J. Rusch Sr.
Born October 22, 1912 in Detroit, Michigan
Served in the 15h AF, 98h Bomb Group (H), 343rd Squadron,
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He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as an
Air Craft Mechanic/ Crew Chief on B-24 bombers.
Discharged in December 1945.
Edward passed away.
The information was provided by his son Ed Rusch Jr.
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Norman R. Crist [pic]
Born April 4, 1917 in Springfield, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF as an instructor training crews
on B-17, B-24 and P-40 aircraft.
He had the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
During his Cadet training he was the outstanding Cadet of his class.
Discharged in December 1945.
Norman has passed away.
The information was provided by his son Gary Crist.
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Stanley W. Burmaster
Born September 23, 1918 in Ayr, Nebraska
Served in the 8th AF, 91st Bomb Group (H), 401st Squadron
in Bassingboum, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
a B-17 Tail Gunner.
He flew 25 missions and was awarded the Air Medal
and (2) Oak Leaf Clusters.
Discharged September 3rd 1945.
Stanley passed away in February 23, 2002
The information was provided by his son Norm Burmaster
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Lawrence M. Brustrom [pic]
Born November 16, 1921 in Kiantore, New York.
Served in the 8th AF, 466th Bomb Group (H) 785th Squadron
in RAF Attlebridge, England during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as a
Ball Turret and Waste Gunner on a B-24 bomber.
Shot down, after his capture he was taken
to POW Camp Stalag Luft 4.
He participated in the Black Death March.
Awarded the Air Medal & Purple Heart Medal.
Discharged in September 1945
Lawrence passed away August 13, 1999
The information was provided by his nephew Norm Burmaster.
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Charles Eugene Roesser
Born January 27, 1925 in Shelby County, Ohio
Served in the 8th AF, 446th Bomb Group (H)
in RAF Flixton, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Staff Sergeant and operated as
a Nose Gunner in a B-24.
He had 34 missions.
Discharged in 1945.
Charles has passed away,
The information was provided by Freda Roesser.
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Bill De Haan [pic]
Born September 9, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Served in the 20th AF as a Bombardier
He had the rank of Captain.
The information was provided by Evan Gill
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George Snook
Born December 26, 1920 in Ashland, Ohio.
Served in the 8th AF, 445th Bomb Group (H), 703rd SQ,
in Tibenham, England, during WWII.
He had the rank of Tech Sergeant and operated as
A Flight Engineer and Upper Turret Gunner on a B-24
called Nine Yanks and a Jerk.
He had 35 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
and the Victory Medal.
Discharged in 1945.
The information was provided by his daughter Melody Metz.
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