He also flew 30 combat missions in the Pacific area. He was awarded a medal for this. He is said to have taken over from a crew member and scored a hot on an enemy aircraft.
I smiled when I read his accusation of how clever British authorities were. This in trying to drag America into the war. Sure thing- a book was written about the clever lads behind this kind of thing. "Masters of Deceit".
scored a hit on an enemy aircraft.