World War II Honoree

William J. Nagle, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Millers Falls, Massachusetts

Honored By

Michael and William J. Nagle III

Relationship

Sons

A GUNNER ABOARD A B-25 AIRCRAFT IN THE 340th BOMB GROUP, 437th BOMB SQUADRON, DEPLOYED FROM SICILY. FLEW IN 55 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER ITALY, BULGARIA, AND GREECE INCLUDING MANY MISSIONS OVER ANZIO BEACHHEAD. HIS SHIP SUSTAINED FLAK DAMAGE THAT FORCED THE CREW TO PARACHUTE TO SAFETY OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN. RECOMMENDED FOR THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. AWARDED AIR MEDAL AND 5 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. RECEIVED HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN 1944.