Brig Gen Norman C Gaddis

Aug 24, 2017 | Air Force

On 12 May 1967 while on a mission near Hanoi I was hit by anti-aircraft guns. As I attempted to leave the target area, a MIG-17 pilot spotted my disabled aircraft and had little difficulty shooting it down. My pilot, Lt. James Jefferson, a fine young officer and a...

CMSgt Donald F. Karna

Aug 20, 2017 | Air Force, Army

Donald was born April 26, 1929 in Michigan, North Dakota to Oscar and Eleanora (Hokanson) Karna. He attended school in Michigan, ND and at the young age of 16 enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald served in the VMF 214, Black Sheep Squadron with Pappy Boyington....

SSgt John J Cenky

Aug 18, 2017 | Air Force

John Cenky enlisted in the Air Force during World War II, serving from 1942-1945. He was in the 873rd Bomb Squadron, 498th Bomb group; and the 341st Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group. John was a part of Operation Torch in North Africa and the Invasion of Italy.  He...

MSgt Ted Kampf (Ret.)

Aug 15, 2017 | Air Force, Army

Ted Kampf enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 at the age of 19. After completing his training he was sent to the Philippine Islands and served on watch duty. In January of 1942 he was captured by the Japanese Army  and thrown aboard an old freighter ship with about...

Lt Col Fred Durant Bartleson Jr.

Aug 8, 2017 | Air Force

Fred served in the Air Force in Headquarters, 315th Air Division. In addition to being awarded the Purple Heart, Captain Bartleson was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) by distinguishing himself under heavy mortar and recoilless rifle...

Maj George E. Day

Aug 2, 2017 | Air Force

On 26 August 1967, Col. Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in 3 places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and taken to a prison camp...