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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Billie M. Beardsley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Riverside, California

Honored By

Jack G. Darnell

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

P-38 Fighter Squadron fighter pilot in the 449th Fighter Squadron, 14th Air Force. Transferred from North Africa, 9th Air Force, to China in 14th Air Force, mid 1943 to 1945. Credited with shooting down Commanding General Nakasono of Japanese Air Forces in China in 1943. Co-holder of around the world jet speed record. Deceased April 26, 1996.