Flores Colón
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 19 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Air Medal w/3 OLCS, Navigator, Meritorious Service, Air Force Good Conduct w/2 OLCs, World War II Victory, Air Force Longevity Service w/Silver OLC
Capt. Colón flew 37 combat missions from Spinazzola, Italy. His B-24 Liberator "Thumper" bombed strategic targets throughout Europe. Flores served over 30 years in the USAF, including service in WWII and the Cold War.