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William Neel
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
F.
Last Name:
Neel
Date of Birth:
About 1917
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: While returning from a raid on St. Vith, Belgium, he reported that he was low on fuel. Last heard from over the English Channel about 15 miles west of the France coast. Had flown over 50 missions. Memorial service on May 9, 1948 at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Memorial marker in Cambridge, England.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: CO 6-9-45
Personal Details
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte graduate 1934, University of Georgia graduate, Syracuse University, NY masters
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Sara Belle Barfield Neel, married Fall 1942, Americus, GA
Mr. O. A. Neal - 526 Lamar Ave., Charlotte, NC, Mrs. O. A. Neal (died Mar 12, 1946)
Andy Neel - Charlotte, NC, Robert M. Neel - Charleston, WV
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 12-31-41
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Military Unit:
82nd Fighter Sq., 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, 8th Air Force P-47 fighter pilot Sally II and wing engineer
KIA Date:
1/24/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
France
Military Details:
Dothan, AL, Montgomery, ALSumter, SC, Tampa, FL, England, France
Awards:
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Source:
newsprint and death index