World War II Honoree

William L. Pohlman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Omro, Wisconsin

Honored By

Betty Foley

Relationship

Niece

INDUCTED INTO SERVICE ON APRIL 30, 1942. RECEIVED MILITARY EDUCATION AT CHANUTE AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL SCHOOL AT CHANUTE FIELD, ILLINOIS, AS A AIRPLANE ELECTRICAL MECHANIC. SERVED AS SUCH WITH THE 529TH BOMB SQUADRON IN THE U.S. AND THE PACIFIC. INSPECTED AND PERFORMED SECOND ECHELON MAINTENANCE OF AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. EXAMINED WIRING, AUXILIARY ELECTRIC MOTORS, IGNITION SYSTEMS AND LIGHTING UNITS FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING. USED A BLUEPRINT TO TRACE CURRENTS. SOLDERED AND TIGHTENED LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON, RYUKYUS, CHINA, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO AND WESTERN PACIFIC. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, 4 OVERSEAS BARS, LAPEL BUTTON ISSUED. ASR SCORE (2 SEP 45) 108.