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name
MOORE, William J - Date of
birth
23 December 1920 -
Age
23 -
Place of birth
New York City, New York -
Hometown
Queens, Queens County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32704191 -
Rank
Technical Sergeant -
Function
Radio Operator -
Unit
750th Bombardment Squadron,
457th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 November 1944 - Place of
death
Merseberg, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 26 | 2 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Thomas Moore (father)
Irene A. (Mealey) Moore (mother)
Thomas J. Moore (brother)
Walter Moore (brother)
Grace Moore sister)
Arthur Moore (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-31923 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Nickname: Prop Wash
Destination: Merseberg, Germany
MACR: 10315
Source of information: Michel Beckers, Terry Hirsch, WWII Draft Card, 1940 US Census
Photo source: Mireille Goedhart