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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Costas Athas

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Salt Lake City, Utah

Honored By

A Fellow Vet

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entering service in 1942 and rendering a career of dedicated service to our nation, he flew C-47 transports in support of Greek and Yugoslav partisans, during the liberation of Europe, making 14 drops and flying over 500 combat hours. Downed once, he was rescued by Greek Partisans. An able and professional officer, he continued his service after WWII.