William Melick Boggis
Military
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Object Number - UPL 27734 - William Boggis
Assigned to 556BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. Ferry crew B-26 41-31678 to ETO. Edward Sargent crew. ETD
Awards: DFC, AM (OLC), PH, WII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 556th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16043006 / O-662675
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Willingale
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
1 July 1918 | Son of Robert Parsons and Eva C [Melick] Boggis. | |
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Enlisted |
7 August 1941 | Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri | |
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Died |
25 October 1946 | ||
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Buried |
28 October 1946 | Oakwood Memorial Park Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California | |
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Based |
Assigned to 556BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. |
