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WILSON, Woodrow - Date of
birth
April 1918 -
Age
26 - Place of
birth
Westenport, Allegany County, Maryland -
Hometown
Somerset County, Maryland
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
13106559 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
Bombardier/Navigator -
Unit
573rd Bombardment Squadron,
391st Bombardment Group, Medium
-
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart,
Air Medal
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
23 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near Ahrweiler, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Lorraine
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| K | 15 | 19 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John Wilson (father)
Louise B. (Holler) Wilson (mother)
Raymond E. Wilson (brother)
Jacob V. Wilson (brother)
Russell J. D. Wilson (brother)
Marshall E. Wilson (brother)
Alice M. L. Wilson (sister)
John W. Wilson (brother)
Carl D. Wilson (brother)
Alma E. (Mullan) Wilson (wife)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-107747 -
Data
Type: B-26C
Destination: Ahrweiler, Germany
Mission: Railroad viaduct
MACR: 11663
More information
S/Sgt Woodrow Wilson was a chemist before he joined the Regular Army in Baltimore, Maryland on 28 August 1942.Statement from Cpl Hugh C. Campbell:
"I was flying as armorer gunner, position No. 2, lead flight on a mission to bomb Ahrweiler, RR viaduct, Germany, 23 December 1944. Just after the second bomb run fighters attacked our flight. I saw Lt Abraham’s aircraft dropping back with landing gear down and both engines smoking. The aircraft went down slowly and appeared to be under control. The fighters did not attack it further and I did not see anyone bail out. This action occurred to the left of my position and viewed only by a glance as I was firing at the enemy aircraft."
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.findagrave.com – Russ Pickett, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record, www.fold3.com
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Russ Pickett, The Cumberland News 13 January 1945