William Thompson [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had completed at least 97 combat missions and had shot down 2 German aircrafts and damaged another on the same mission. He was killed in action after bombing an enemy ammunition dept. His plane received damage from the explosion, which forced him to parachute over friendly territory. His parachute failed, and he died from the fall. He was buried in an American cemetery.
Age at Death: 24
Image Source: Family photo
Awards:
Air medal, at least 14 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Received Wings and Commission at Craig Field, AL - 12/5/1943, Silver Star
Biographical Notes:
American Hardware & Equipment Co.
Date of Birth:
9/19/1920
Birthplace:
Hendersonville, NC
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 1-1943
Education Details:
Brevard College, East Flat Rock High School
Family Details:
Mrs. Mary Neal Overcash Thompson: 1805 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mrs. J. E. Gonce - East Flat Rock, NC
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
over Germany
KIA Date:
4/20/1945
Last Name:
Thompson
Middle Name:
Boyce
Military Details:
Craig Field, Selma, AL, Maxwell Field, AL, Nashville, TN, Newport Army Air Base, Newport, Arkansas, Thompson-Robbins Field, Helena, Ark., Venice, FL, Belgium, England, France, Germany
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
Hell Hawk Grp. 9th Air Force 365th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA