World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Hess
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Ms. Virginia K. Hess
SERVICE #11018980. TECHNICAL SERGEANT, FLEW 80 MISSIONS IN B-17'S AND B-26'S, OUT OF ENGLAND OVER GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, AFRICA AND NORWAY. SURVIVED 3 PLANES SHOT DOWN AND 2 PLANES BLOWN UP. CERTIFICATE OF VALOR FROM 8TH AIR FORCE, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND MANY OTHERS.