William Junior Arnold
Military
UPL 71483
UPL 71483
1st Lt William J. Arnold
William Junior Arnold
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Was in Air Offensive Germany/Northern France. Was pilot of 2nd crew for 'Bonnie B'. (History written by Andrew Claston)'B-17 Crew Journal- The story of Lt. Wiliam Arnold's crew, May-August 1944. . August 198 (revised Jan '99) Monograph in Library
Air Medal w 3/Oak Leaf Cluster; DFC, Good Conduct
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31291142
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19095066
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Bomb Squadron 303rd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 35357841
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
East Aurora, New York | 24 September 1920 | BornEast Aurora, New York |
Died |
Troy, New York | 27 November 1946 | DiedTroy, New YorkCommitted suicide due to undiagnosed PTS disorder. |
Buried |
Oakwood Cemetery East Aurora, New York | 30 November 1946 | InterredOakwood CemeteryEast Aurora, New York |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / son Bruce E. Arnold, http://www.303rdbg.com/359arnold.html">http://www.303rdbg.com/359arnold.html>