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William Thompson
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
Boyce
Last Name:
Thompson
Date of Birth:
9/19/1920
Birthplace:
Hendersonville, NC
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
Personal Details
Education Details:
Brevard College, East Flat Rock High School
Biographical Notes:
American Hardware & Equipment Co.
Family Details:
Mrs. Mary Neal Overcash Thompson: 1805 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC
Mrs. J. E. Gonce - East Flat Rock, NC
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 1-1943
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Military Unit:
Hell Hawk Grp. 9th Air Force 365th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot
KIA Date:
4/20/1945
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
over Germany
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
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
Source:
Newsprint and family information