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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Major McKinley Hillard, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Portsmouth, Virginia

Honored By

McVMI 43

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Activity During WWII

ATTENDED THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE WITH THE CLASS OF 1943 FOR 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO ENLISTING IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS BECOMING A 2ND LIEUTENANT. HE WAS LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION FOR 6 MONTHS. FINALLY ESCAPED WITH THE AID OF THE FRENCH RESISTANCE.