World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William D. Bernier
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Augusta, Montana
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE WAS PILOTING A B-24D ON A MISSION OUT OF NADZAB AIR FIELD IN NEW GUINEA TO ATTACK AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT SITE AT HANSA BAY ON 10 APRIL 1944 WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN BY ENEMY ANTI-AIRCRAFT FIRE.