About
Second lieutenant in the United States Air Force during the Second World War. He gained fame for shooting down an aircraft using a pistol, while hanging from a parachute after his own plane was shot down.
Before Fame
In 1941, he graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. He was the band's drum major.
Trivia
He was held prisoner by the Japanese for more than two years.
Family Life
He was survived by his daughter, Diana Farrar, of San Antonio, Texas.
Associated With
He is one of many famous war heroes, including Audie Murphy.
