Thatcher

David J. Thatcher, 19019573, Staff Sergeant

Engineer-Gunner Crew 7 

Born July 31, 1921, Bridger, Montana
Deceased June 22, 2016, Obituary

Completed High School and enlisted in military service, December 3, 1940. Completed Airplane and Engine Mechanic Course, Lincoln, Nebraska, December 1941. After Tokyo Raid, served in England and Africa until January 1944. Discharged from active duty in July 1945 after stateside assignments in California. Decorations include Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.