World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; Airplanes -- American; Airplanes, Military -- Piloting;
The "Urgin Virgin", a Douglas C-47 Skytrain which Jesse Harrison flew. 1944
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; Airplanes -- American; Purple Heart; Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal); Silver Star;
Interview conducted by Laura May Lachance and Benjamin Setelle. Jesse M. Harrison volunteered for the U.S. Air Force in 1942. He passed the required tests and attended flight school at Randolph Field, in San Antonio, TX. He aspired to be a...
