World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William H. Corkrean, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Ronceverte, West Virginia
Honored By
Paul M. Scott, Jr.
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS B-17 BOMBER PILOT WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE. SHOT DOWN OVER BELGIUM ON 23RD MISSION. WAS KNOWN TO BE THE YOUNGEST PERSON PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF 1ST LIEUTENANT.