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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Williford J. Millwee

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Odessa, Texas

Honored By

Samuel T. & Mary Millwee

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT. WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 12TH BOMB GROUP, 82ND BOMB SQUADRON 'THE EARTHQUAKERS'. HE SERVED AS A GUNNER ON THE B-25, MITCHELL. SERVED IN ITALY, NORTH AFRICA AND INDIA. WHILE IN NORTH AFRICA, HIS UNIT PERFORMED BOMBING MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY AT THE BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN. THIS WAS A DECISIVE BATTLE WHICH LED TO THE DEFEAT OF ROMMEL'S AFRICA CORPS.