Wilson P Besse
Military ROLL OF HONOURStaff Sergeant William Besse was Killed in Action (KIA). 16 Sep 1943. He joined his squadron on 10 July 1943. DS/Bengahzi via ATC 14 July 1943. Returned to base 14 September 1943. DS/Tunis 16 September 1943. Returned to base via ATC 4 October 1943. December 16, 1943 12/16/crashed on coast on return in the B-24D, 41-23788, Avenger. Killed in Action (KIA). Pilot: Jones. (Roll of Honor lists 16 December 1944. )
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Avenger
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
16 December 1943 | ||
Born |
Louisiana | ||
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Webb Todd, Roll of Honor, Combat Sup