A. V. Winn (Alden Vernon Winn) — Those Who Served with Dad

In the letters

Fellow cadet/airman Austin first met as A.V. Winn from Washington state (also Alden / Alvin in the letters). They trained in the same world, kept writing, and later met on Guam—A.V. in B-24s with missions in, then on Okinawa. Austin asked how John and A.V. looked after returning to the States.

Researched note

WWII Memorial Registry honoree plaque (model entry for this page):

Name: Alden Vernon Winn
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown: Wallula, Washington
Honored By: Brad Winn (Grandson)
Activity During WWII: Co-pilot, B-24 aircraft, 494th Bomb Group (H), 7th Air Force, 1945. Group stationed in Anguar Island, Palau Islands, and Okinawa. Missions include Philippine Islands, Japan, China, and certain Pacific islands.

Matches Dad’s letters: Washington-state cadet (Walla Walla in letters), B-24s, Guam meeting, then Okinawa. Letters say Walla Walla; the plaque lists Wallula, Washington (nearby).

Do not confuse with Andrew O. Winn (different honoree) or with Allan A. Winnar (1st Lt, 494th/866th, MIA 2 Jan 1945).

ABMC WWII Registry plaque (honoree_id=2199814)