Horace S. Carswell, Jr.

1916–1944 (age 28)

Military Pilot

Biography

Horace S. Carswell, Jr. (1916–1944) was a military pilot whose bravery and sense of duty led him to sacrifice himself in the line of service during World War II.

His legacy is honored at Oakwood Cemetery, a quiet reminder of the courage that earned him the Medal of Honor.

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