Paul Bud Haedike proudly served his country during WWII as a Gunnery Sergeant/Togglier and an Airplane Armorer/Gunner (TSgt) in the Army Air Force from 1943-1945. He flew 23 combat missions in B-17 Flying Fortresses at 19 years old, out of Deopham Green, England, & three mercy missions (food drops) to the people of Holland. His aircraft was shot down on his very first mission and they crash-landed in Belgium. The crew returned to their bomb group four days later to continue flying bombing missions. TSgt Haedike’s overseas service included the Ardennes Campaign, the Rhineland Campaign and the Central Europe Campaign. Veteran Haedike received commendations including the Good Conduct Medal, the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, the American Theater Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze stars.

Zion Lutheran Church
3866 Old Hwy 94 S
(MO-141 north, MO-364 west, exit 11B Harvester Road / Old Hwy 94 south/left)
St. Charles, Missouri   63304

Ride Captain:

Dan “Lt. Dan” Doerer (314) 576-5856 j_d_doerer@att.net
Flag Support: Rich “Poorman” Harden

 

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