World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William W. Grieshaber
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ken Myers
Relationship
2nd Cousin
HE WAS SHOT DOWN DURING HIS 25TH MISSION, CAPTURED AND THEN EXECUTED BY THE GERMANS ON AUGUST 10, 1943. HE WAS A PILOT IN THE ARMY AIR FORCE, 94TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 1ST FIGHTER GROUP. AWARDED AN AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND THE PURPLE HEART. BURIED IN THE SICILY-ROME AMERICAN CEMETERY IN NETTUNO, ITALY.