Bruce Van Voorhis

1908–1943 (age 35)

Military

Biography

Naval aviator Bruce Van Voorhis flew daring missions across the Pacific, leading bombing attacks with unwavering calm as the war unfolded.

His sacrifice over enemy waters in 1943, honored with the Medal of Honor, became a touchstone for those who cherished him and remember him at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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