York

Edward J. York, 0-211511, Colonel

Pilot Crew 8 

Born August 16, 1912, Batavia, New York
Died August 31, 1984

Graduated from Batavia High School in 1928 and enlisted in the U.S. Army (Infantry) in July 1930.  Served at several posts, including Chilkoot Barracks, Alaska, before winning an appointment to the United States Military Academy.  Commissioned as Second Lieutenant upon graduation and was assigned to pilot training at Randolph and Kelly Fields where he received his wings in August, 1939.  Was interned in Russia after Tokyo Raid for 13 months.  Shortly after returning to the U.S. in 1943, he was reassigned to a B-17 unit in Italy.  Following World War II, he was sent to Warsaw, Poland as Air Attaché.  He returned to the U.S. in 1947 and was assigned as Commandant of Air Force Officer Candidate School.  Graduated from Air War College and had service in the Pentagon and in State of Washington.  Served as Chief of Staff of USAF Security Service, San Antonio, Texas.  Retired in 1968.  Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891

Section 1 Grave 1220
Interment 9/4/1984