World War II Honoree

William Benjamin Beach

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Vernon, Texas

Honored By

Christopher H. Roland

Relationship

Cousin

1ST LIEUTENANT AND BOMBARDIER ON A B-24 IN THE 461ST BOMBER GROUP (HEAVY), 766TH BOMBER SQUADRON. HE AND HIS CREW WENT DOWN OVER VIENNA, AUSTRIA ON FEBRUARY 21, 1945. WILLIAM IS LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION OR BURIED AT SEA. HIS NAME APPEARS ON THE TABLETS OF THE MISSING AT EPINAL AMERICAN CEMETERY IN EPINAL, FRANCE. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART.