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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Profiles Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Honor Flight DFW


 

William’s father served in the U.S.Navy during WWI. When it came time to join the military after graduation from high school in 1943, it was a natural fit for William to join the Navy. He was inducted into the Navy on May 18, 1943.

William was trained as an Aviation Machinists mate. He job during his time in the Navy was that of repairing and installing naval aircraft engines. He served in the American Theater during the war.

Some of William’s awards were the WWII Victory Medal, the American campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct award.

William was discharged on May 4, 1946.

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