William R Crocker
MilitaryAssigned to 1st Gunnery & Tow Target Flight, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
![P-51 Mustangs of the 355th Fighter Group break formation, ready for landing, over the ground support vehicles and control tower of Steeple Morden Airfield. Image signed on reverse with the approval of station censor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '355 FG Steeple Morden, Control Tower, read crew + P41 [sic] group peeling off for landing.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377141.jpg.webp?itok=zxxvSLfB)
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Based Transferred |
Steeple Morden | 21 November 1944 - 25 September 1945 | Transferred to 354FS, 355FG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Promotion |
Steeple Morden, Royston SG8, UK | 11 May 1945 | Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. |
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Based |
Sutton Bridge | 21 November 1944 | Assigned to 1st Gunnery & Tow Target Flight, 8AF USAAF. |