Robert C. Parson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Air Force
Robert C. Parson was inducted into the Army Air Corps on Sept. 25, 1942.
He was a Sergeant and an airplane and engine mechanic with the Air Transport Command (B-17, B-24, B-25 aircraft) in Europe.
Mr. Parson received the: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and three overseas service bars.
He was discharged on Nov. 16, 1945.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 238.