His experiences in World War II as a B-17 co-pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European Theater. Childhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Enlistment in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1943. Preliminary training in Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas. Active service with the 379th Bomb Group (H) in Kimbolton, England from June to November 1944. Combat experience in 35 missions including bombing of St. Lo, July 25, 1944. Return to U.S.