During the war he flew 24 combat missions in fighters and bombers and received various decorations from his own country and also from several allied nations .
In August 1944 , Kepner took command of the 8th Air Force 's 2nd Bomb Division .
During the war Kepner flew 24 combat missions in fighters and bombers and received various decorations from Kepner 's own country and also from several allied nations .
In August 1944 , Kepner took command of the 8th Air Force 's 2nd Bomb Division .