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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William R. Moore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Flagtown, New Jersey

Honored By

Alexander Jacobs, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 5TH AIR FORCE, 43RD BOMB GROUP, 64TH BOMB SQUADRON IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ENGINEER ON A B-17 FLYING FORTRESS BOMBER THAT WAS SHOT DOWN BY A JAPANESE NIGHT FIGHTER WHILE ON A MISSION OVER RABAUL, PAPUA, NEW GUINEA ON MAY 21, 1943. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART.