World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William F. Ashton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Family
PILOT OF B-24 BOMBERS IN EUROPE FROM 1943 TO 1945. FLEW 35 COMBAT MISSIONS WITH THE 465TH BOMB GROUP. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE RIBBON.