Elton D. Boone
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Major |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 2 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 1 |
Elton served two tours of duty as a Marine dive bomber (SBD) pilot, with 85 strikes over the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. He received 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 14 Air Medals.