World War II Honoree

William O. Hancock, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Washington, District Of Columbia

Honored By

Mr. Robert M. Delaney

While in Corpus Christi, Texas he accepted an appointment as an Aviation Cadet March 5, 1942; was designated Naval Aviator 'heavier than air' September 23, 1942; Commissioned Ensign, A-V(N), U.S. Naval Reserve September 25, 1942. Date of Rank July 23, 1942; Assigned to Fleet Air, West Coast of California December 3, 1942 while on authorized emergency operational flight, not enemy action. Date of Death was presumed to be December 3, 1942.