William K Martin
Militaryde Jong, Ivo. 'The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)'. Paducah KY: Turner Publishing, Oct 2004
Commanding a great group of young men, sent to preserve the peace in the world. A great privilege to be their commander. Retired in 1968 after 29 years of service.
DSM w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ LM w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ DFC w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ BS/ PH/ 5 AM/ AF Commendation/ Presidential Unit Citation/ Good Conduct Medal/ European Campaign Medal 3/ 3 Battle Stars/ WW II Victory Medal/ National Defense Medal/ British DFC/ Croix de Guerre
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Washington DC |
Revisions
de Jong, Ivo. 'The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)'. Paducah KY: Turner Publishing, Oct 2004
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / WWW.487thBG.org roster