Bissell

Wayne Max Bissell, 6579237, First Lieutenant

Bissell

Wayne Max Bissell, 6579237, First Lieutenant

Bombardier Crew 9 

Born October 22, 1921, Walker, Minnesota
Died January 09, 1997

Graduated from Vancouver High School, Vancouver, Washington in 1939. Enlisted U.S. Army September 14, 1939 and completed enlisted bombardier training. After the Doolittle Raid, attended pilot training and received wings and commission on July 28, 1943. Served as B-25 pilot in Southwest Pacific. Separated from service July, 1945. Decorations include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

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