Robert "Buddy" Hovland 2nd Lt 8th air force 457th bomb group 749th squadron

Buddy Hovland was born in Racine Wisconsin and was a B-17 Co-pilot. He was killed while evading capture on his 3rd mission after flak caused an engine fire on his bomber the Denver Bandit. His actions to free the pilot and help him into a parachute saved the pilot's life.