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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Walter W. Wagoner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Beaumont, California

Honored By

James L. Long

Relationship

Family Friend

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Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 457TH BOMB GROUP, 749TH BOMB SQUADRON. HE WAS THE RADIO OPERATOR ON B-17 NAMED 'BLACK PUFF POLLY'. KILLED IN ACTION, MAY 28, 1944 DURING MISSION 53 TO DESSAU, GERMANY. RETURNED HOME FOR BURIAL TO BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA JUNE 16, 1949. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.