World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Etcyl Church
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Merkel, Texas
Honored By
Ms. Bess Church McDoanld
Relationship
Sister
Pilot with the 5th Air Force flying B-17 and B-29 aircraft, later C-54. Stationed in the South Pacific. He was one of the first Pilots to drop bombs in retaking the Philippines. Served over 18 months in the Pacific.