William H Ray

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

William Harris Ray was born in Savannah, Georgia. He was commissioned from high school, attended flight school, and deployed to Flixton England as a co-pilot. Billy, as he was known by his brothers in the 446 Bomb Group, 797 Squadron, was a deeply spiritual young man, and served from his 18th to his death at age 20. His brother, 2LT Henry (Buddy) Sylvester Ray, was a member of the USAAF. His sister, Ann Ray Morgan, was 2LT Army Nurse Corps.

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Units served with

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.

446th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51356) nicknamed "Lassie Come Home" of the 446th Bomb Group. Image via Albert R Krassman Jr

42-51356

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Savannah, Georgia, USA 6 January 1924 Commissioned out of Benedictine Military high school, due to junior rotc experience.

Died

Killed in Action (KIA)

Carl-Spitzweg-Straße 6, 31162 Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany 4 November 1944 - 4 November 1944

Enlisted

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John Morgan, LTC AUS Ret. and documentation of his uncle, 1LT William Harris Ray

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Family records possessed by nephew, LTC John B. Morgan USA (Ret.)

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MACR 10161 B-24 AAF 42-51356 CRASH DETFURTH NEAR HILDESHEIM 04 NOV 1044

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MACR 10161 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database