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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William L. Phillips

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Marion, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Martha J. Lange

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ATTENDED AND GRADUATED RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL AT SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. ASSIGNED TO McDill OIL FIELD IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. RADIOMAN ON A B-29. LOST HIS LIFE ON 1ST Practice Flight OVER Water, IN THE GULF OF MEXiCO ON April 24, 1945. 13 CREW MEMBERS - 10 never found, 2 survivors and 1 body: William L. Phillips.