Joseph A. Van Der Haeghen
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army Air Force |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | C |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 6 |
| Plaque Number | 23 |
First mission over Schweinfurt, Germany August 17, 1943
MEDALS-CITATIONS: Distinguished Flying Cross w/OLC, Air Medal w/3 OLC, Air Force Presidential Unit w/OLC, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory.
Distinguished Flying Cross awarded for extraordinary skill flying his crippled B-17 Bomber from a mission over Germany back to England on one engine. Completed 25 missions. With honor and respect, your family.
Plaque Wall Map
