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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Joseph Crumm

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

New York, New York

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entered the military in 1941, and received his wings in 1942. Served as a B-17 bomber pilot with the 91st Bombardment Group, based in the European Theater of Operations. Upon returning to the states, he lectured at thirty combat crew schools and every major aircraft factory as a member of the 'Most Deserving Bomber Crew of the 8th Air Force'. He assumed command of the 61st Bombardment Squadron and moved the squadron to Guam.