Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Ashbaugh. Enlisted February 26, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Was stationed in California, Louisiana, and Mississippi nineteen months. Was sent to Asiatic-Pacific Theater October 6, 1943 for twenty-five months. Battles and Campaigns: New Guinea, Bismarck-Archipelago Southern Philippines, Luxon, Western Pacific, Air Offensive, Japan. Decorations and Citations: Six Bronze stars for Campaigns and Good Conduct Medal. Discharged November 11, 1945 from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri as Staff Sergeant.