World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Etcyl Church
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Merkel, Texas
Honored By
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Sylvia Ostos
Relationship
Niece and nephew
Served with the 63rd Bombardment Squadron, 43rd Group, 5th Air Force in the Southwest Pacific Theater. Piloted B-17 and B-24 type Aircraft in combat missions. Completed 42 combat missions and had 422 hours over enemy territory.