J. H. Gunn

Fallen Hero’s Hometown and State: Waco, TX

Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Staff Sergeant J.H. Gunn served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the European Theater. He arrived in Normandy, France three days after D-Day. After the war, he became a civilian, but missed the military and joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Lometa, TX but was connected to Fort Hood. He was killed in a military accident on a bombing range.

Gunn was married with two children and another on the way when he died. He was a great father and husband who loved his country. The stories told about him are always filled with joy.

Age: 27

Date of Death: February 15, 1952