George H.W. Bush: WW II Service to End of Combat Duty

Yesterday, I watched the removal of the coffin from the U.S. Capitol and the service held at the National Cathedral.  Today the burial took place at College Station, Texas, at his presidential library.

I am writing about his World War II service in each of my blogs today.

In November 1944, George Bush returned to the USS San Jacinto and participated in operations in the Philippines until his unit was replaced and sent home to the United States.  Through that time, he flew 58 missions for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, and the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the San Jacinto.

--Brock-Perry