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WILLIAMS, Edward J - Date of
birth
2 May 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey -
Hometown
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
32229134 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
Gunner -
Unit
342nd Bombardment Squadron,
97th Bombardment Group, Heavy
-
Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 July 1944 - Place of
death
Forsten, Remscheid, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 9 | 25 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Clara E. (Coari) Williams (mother)
Ruth Williams (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
44-6188 -
Data
Type: B-17G
Destination: Munich, Germany
Mission: Bombing of an aircraft factory, motor works and an airfield
MACR: 6745
More information
Sgt Edward J. Williams was a machinist before he enlisted in Camp Upton, New York, on 17 March 1942.The airplane was hit by flak over the target.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / Thomas Family Tree, http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/15264
Photo source: www.ancestry.com - Brdwybaby