UPL 7513
IMAGEOne of the last known photos of Bill taken during his advanced training at Harding Field, Louisiana early 1944. In April he shipped off to England on the Queen Mary. Flying his 3rd mission on D-Day, June 6, 1944, his P-47 was shot down while providing support to the infantry landing on the Normandy beaches.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 366th Fighter Group 391st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701125
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot