World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William R. Connors
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Honored By
Bill Connors
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS A GUNNER ON A PB4-Y1. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, 9 AIR MEDALS, NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON, WWII THEATER RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 6 BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 GOLD STAR AND THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.