Class of 1940
(d. 2000)
Inducted September 21, 2012
Education:
- Alexandria High School – 1940
- University of Minnesota, BA- Architecture, 1949
Accomplishments/Work History:
- Enlisted in Army Air Corps, 1940
- Famous Fighter Ace – 357th Fighter Group of World War II
- Flew 150 Missions in P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane – Scored 15.5 Aerial Victories
- Youngest Army Airman to Achieve Rank of Major by age 21
- Awarded the Air Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Silver Star, and countless Oak Leaf Clusters
- Nicknamed “Shepherd in the Skies” for skill in guiding American planes to safety
- Renowned Architect in Minnesota, 1957-2000 – Involved in construction of many Twin Cities buildings, Minnesota Zoo, and developing MnSCU Design Standards
- Inducted – Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, 2000