W T Williamson
MilitaryAssigned to 397BS, 344BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Erkeland in B-26 43-34565; shot down by anti-aircraft fire over Erkeland, Germany. 23-Feb-45. Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 12649
Awards: AM (4OLC), PH.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 344th Bomb Group 497th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-659663
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Gratis Gladys
- Unit: 344th Bomb Group 497th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Sacul, TX | 26 July 1921 | Son of William Mack and Samantha [Burk] Williamson. |
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Enlisted |
Dallas, TX | 4 May 1942 | Dallas, Texas |
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Died |
41812 Erkelenz, Germany | 23 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) Erkeland in B-26 43-34565; shot down by anti-aircraft fire over Erkeland, Germany. 23-Feb-45. KIA MACR 12649 |
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Buried |
Re-interred Netherlands American Cemetery Magratten, Netherlands Plot L Row 4 Grave 22 | ||
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Buried |
Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, TX | Memorialised Restland Memorial Park Dallas, Dallas County, Texas |
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