World War II Honoree

William Joseph Fassler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Tipton, Missouri

Honored By

Micheal J. Fassler

Relationship

Son

ENGINEER ON A B24-H. PLANE SHOT DOWN AFTER COMPLETING MISSION OVER GIURGUI, ROMANIA ON JULY 3, 1944. CAPTURED AND INTERRED IN SHUMEN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP IN BULGARIA. RELEASED ON 8 SEPTEMBER 1944 BY THE BULGARIANS AS THE RED ARMY APPROACHED THE VILLAGE. SENT TO TURKEY FOR REPATRIATION TO THE U.S. CONTINUED HIS SERVICE AFTER WWII.