William Riley Wilson
Military
UPL 70627
UPL 70627
T/Sgt William R. Wilson
On
Assigned to 418BS, 100BG, 8AF USAAF. 25 x missions ( Nov-43-Feb-44). ETD
Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), EAME (3BS), WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 418th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-797609
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 418th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
21 March 1919 | BornCoal County, Oklahoma | |
Enlisted |
2 January 1942 | ||
Lived in |
27 November 1943 | Lived inRock Springs, Wyoming | |
Died |
1 January 1992 | DiedOklahoma City, Oklahoma | |
Buried |
4 January 1992 | InterredCoalgate CemeteryCoalgate, Oklahoma |