William Neel [1]
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
Awards:
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Date of Birth:
About 1917
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: 12-31-41
Education Details:
Central High School, Charlotte graduate 1934, University of Georgia graduate, Syracuse University, NY masters
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
First Name:
William
KIA / MIA Place:
France
KIA Date:
1/24/1944
Last Name:
Neel
Middle Name:
F.
Military Details:
Dothan, AL, Montgomery, ALSumter, SC, Tampa, FL, England, France
Military Rank:
First Lieutenant
Source:
newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
82nd Fighter Sq., 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, 8th Air Force P-47 fighter pilot Sally II and wing engineer
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA