Record #:

21351

Author(s):

Warlick, Rip

Abstract:

Warlick was a radio operator on a PBY during a daring rescue of a downed B-17 crew in the stormy Pacific on December 30, 1941. He recounts the actions of the pilots and crew during the rescue. Both the pilot, Frank M. Fisler, and co-pilot, co-pilot, Leonard H. Wagoner, were awarded the Navy Cross, and crew members received other medals. Fisler was killed in action in 1943. Wagoner, a native of Mitchell County, retired in 1961. Warlick earned his Navy Wings of Gold and retired after 27 years with the rank of Commander.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Spr 2003, p1-7, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations