Bill was from a small town Waverly, NY. One can infer from letters he sent that he had an awesome sense of humor and liked to joke around. He loved his family. He was the oldest child of three children and doted on his younger brother and sister. Bill loved flying and truly believed in his purpose. He was missing in action for one year before officially being declared Killed in Action (KIA). He was shot down after returning from his mission crashed into Zuider Zee in P-47 'Pockey Doc' #4226646