William A Bispham
MilitaryAssigned to 414BS, 97BG, 12AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Foggia mission in B-17 41-24342 'Stinky Jr' 7-Sep-43; Downed by flak, A/C exploded over Foggia, Killed in Action (KIA), MACR 642.
Awards: PH.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-735195
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34202315
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19094725 / O-740923
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12032050
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Pinellas County, Florida | 10 April 1921 | |
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Died |
Foggia, Italy | 7 September 1943 | Failed to Return (FTR) Foggia mission in B-17 41-24342 'Stinky' 7-Sep-43; Downed by flak, A/C exploded over Foggia, Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 642 |
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Buried |
American Legion Cemetery Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL | Re-Interred American Legion Cemetery Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida | |
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Based |
7 September 1943 | Assigned to 414BS, 97BG, 12AF USAAF. |
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