William J Miller
MilitaryKilled in Action (KIA) 12 October 1944 Plane was 'Inside Curve' 42-39973 Went down spinning and twisting. Then in a nose dive blew up with all of my crew of nine, killing all but my Navidgator and me. Sidney Solomon and I, Paschal H. Powell were blown out and by a miracle of God we lived. Blew up over England all bodies recovered.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34854130
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32086129 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17029978
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret
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Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died Killed in Action (KIA) |
Ingham, UK | 12 October 1944 | |
Buried |
13 October 1944 | Interred Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial | |
New Jersey, USA | |||
Based |
Deopham Green | 12 October 1944 | Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF. |