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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles E. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oak Harbor, Washington

Honored By

Charles Williams

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served on Boeing B-17 Riveter from May 1940 to May 1942 and on B-17 as radio operator/gunner (Europe) from March 1944 to April 1944. Was severely wounded by enemy Aircraft on May 12, 1944 - bailed out. Pilots were dead; POW on May 13, 1945. Liberated by Soviets on May 1, 1945. Carried to Normandy in a B-17 on May 13, 1945. Awarded an Air Medal, POW Medal and Purple Heart.