William Cobb Bullock
MilitaryAssigned to 20BS, 2BG, 15AF USAAF. Bill Bullock crew. Failed to Return (FTR) Moravska Ostrova 29-Aug-44 in B-17 44-6359; downed by enemy aircraft, crashed Zlin, Czech; MACR 8083. Killed in Action (KIA)
Awards: AM (OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 18124393
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball turret gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-820754
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 12186371
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 36418953
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 20th Bomb Squadron 2nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 37564252
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
North Carolina | 22 October 1921 | 22 Oct 1921North Carolina |
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Enlisted |
Raleigh, North Carolina | 12 August 1942 | EnlistedRaleigh, North Carolina |
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Died Killed in Action (KIA) |
Kasava, Okres Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic | 29 August 1944 | Killed in Action (KIA)Kasava, Okres Zlín, Zlin, Czech Republic |
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Buried |
Burchwood Cemetery Roxboro, North Carolina | 1 January 1948 | InterredBurchwood CemeteryRoxboro, North Carolina |