William Aguiar

Military

On 26 June 1943, B-17 #42-30031 was attacked by fighters, hit by flak crashing near Bernouville, France, Evaded (EVD).

See the page with full details about William Aguiar's evasion at https://www.evasioncomete.be/faguiarwi.html

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-60131
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States 10 June 1920

Other

Evaded

26 June 1943 - 21 August 1943

Died

Somerset, Massachusetts, United States 18 April 1996

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Added address for his page at website www.evasioncomete.be

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Added a "-" to the A/C type in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / E&E 82 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Roll of Honor, Losses of the 8th and 9th AFs Vol. I by Bishop and Hey p. 165 , http://384thbombgroup.com/_content/_pages/PersonnelSearch.php?LastName=…