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| K e n s m e n : 4 3 r d B o m b G r o u p (H), 5 t h A A F | ||
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T/Sgt. Edward Grant Harris Squadron: 63rd Position: I was the radar operator on the crew of Albert Brownfield until he became squadron commander in January 1945. Then Orion Rogers became pilot of our crew. I finished my required number of combat hours with S.L.Flinner's crew in May 1945 Served: Dec. 1942 to Oct. 1945 Originally from: Tennessee Training: Keesler Field, Miss.; Sioux Falls, SD; Boca Raton FL. Langley Field VA. Citations/Medals: Air Medal with 3 clusters. Several battle stars Number of Missions: I do not know how many missions. I flew 437 combat hours. Description of Missions: We flew from Owi, Angaur, Tacloban and Clark field. We bombed in Borneo, the Phillipines, Formosa and the China coast. We were credited with sinking a destroyer and a cargo ship. My most memorable flight was over Tapei when we were caught in the searchlights. Where I was and how I celebrated when I learned the war was over: I was at home in Morristown, TN on furlough after returning from the Pacific. How having gone to war has affected me, what comes to mind when I think of the war: I am proud to have served and thankful that I survived. I am sorry that I made so little effort to keep up with my comrades. I was always well treated. I was glad to forget the war and get back to being a civilian. |
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