William K Martin

Military
Colonel Martin of the 487th Bomb Group. Handwritten on reverse: 'Col Martin.' media-380849.jpg FRE 2044 Colonel William Kemp Martin. He was Commanding Officer of the 487th Bomb Group from December 28, 1944 to May 29, 1945. Roger Freeman Collection

de Jong, Ivo. 'The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)'. Paducah KY: Turner Publishing, Oct 2004

Object Number - FRE 2044 - Colonel William Kemp Martin. He was Commanding Officer of the 487th Bomb Group from December 28, 1944 to May 29, 1945.

Commanding a great group of young men, sent to preserve the peace in the world. A great privilege to be their commander. Retired in 1968 after 29 years of service.



DSM w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ LM w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ DFC w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster/ BS/ PH/ 5 AM/ AF Commendation/ Presidential Unit Citation/ Good Conduct Medal/ European Campaign Medal 3/ 3 Battle Stars/ WW II Victory Medal/ National Defense Medal/ British DFC/ Croix de Guerre

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Units served with

The insignia of the 487th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Washington DC

Revisions

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Self

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ContributorPaulWebber
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de Jong, Ivo. 'The History of the 487th Bomb Group (H)'. Paducah KY: Turner Publishing, Oct 2004

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ContributorAAM
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / WWW.487thBG.org roster

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