Manske

Joseph W. Manske, 6914440, Colonel

Engineer-Gunner Crew 5

Born April 13, 1921, Gowanda, New York
Died April 04, 1998

Graduated from Gowanda High School and entered service September 30, 1939 at Chanute Field, Illinois. Completed aircraft mechanics’ course. After Tokyo Raid, attended OCS and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in December 1942. Served in Africa and Italy as Aircraft Maintenance Officer from October 1943 to August 1945. Relieved from active duty in April 1946. Recalled to active duty as Special Assistant for National Guard Affairs in March of 1957. Decorations include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.