STAFF SERGEANT VICTOR V. CERVANTEZ
MORENCI
Army Air Corps
Entered Service in December 1941 Gunner on B-24
409th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group
European Theater, 8th Air Force
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 OLC
Victor was 18 years old when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps on December 1, 1941. Just six days later, the US entered the Second World War when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. During the great mobilization period of 1942 and 1943, Victor was stationed for train- ing and general duty at numerous bases throughout the continental US, beginning with basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi. He later spent time at Hammer Field in Fresno, California, Lowery Field Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada and finally pre-combat
MORENCI
Army Air Corps
Entered Service in December 1941 Gunner on B-24
409th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group
European Theater, 8th Air Force
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 OLC
Victor was 18 years old when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps on December 1, 1941. Just six days later, the US entered the Second World War when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. During the great mobilization period of 1942 and 1943, Victor was stationed for train- ing and general duty at numerous bases throughout the continental US, beginning with basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi. He later spent time at Hammer Field in Fresno, California, Lowery Field Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada and finally pre-combat