World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Richard Willert
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Mr. William R. Willert
CARRIER PILOT OF 'AVENGER' TORPEDO-BOMBER, 30TH AIR GROUP. 24 COMBAT MISSIONS. RECEIVED AIR MEDAL WITH 2 GOLD STARS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH 1 GOLD STAR, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH 2 BATTLE STARS. FIRST CARRIER RAID JAPAN, IWO JIMA, OKINAWA CAMPAIGN.