He received a Silver Star while taking part in missions over North Africa and Italy .
He was a decorated captain - navigator on a Martin B - 26 Marauder bomber in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II .
captain - navigator received a Silver Star while taking part in missions over North Africa and Italy .
He was a decorated captain - navigator on a Martin B - 26 Marauder bomber in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II .