World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Billie D. Harris
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Altus, Texas
Honored By
Peggy
Relationship
Wife
ASSIGNED DUTY AS A PILOT IN THE 355TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 354 FIGHTER GROUP. WAS SHOT DOWN AND KILLED IN ACTION OVER FRANCE ON 17 JULY 1944. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 11 BRONZE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL. SERVING AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT WHEN KILLED.