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William Somervell, Jr.
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Dorsey
Last Name:
Somervell, Jr.
Date of Birth:
3/15/1920
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He completed 300 hours of flight over The Hump, the allied lifeline to China. This was a treacherous route over impassable mountains. He died from injuries in a crash landing at Tezpur, India, which was the only accident of his flying career. His memorial marker is at National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, HI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Charlotte News
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Source:
newsprint and death index; <I>The Alumni Review</I>