World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Samuel B. Williams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Honored By
Joyce McCorkle
Relationship
Cousin
WAS A PILOT OF A C-47 CARRYING GLIDERS OR PARATROOPERS WITH THE 304TH SQUADRON, 442ND TROOP CARRIER. DURING THE NORMANDY INVASION, JUNE 6, 1944, PLANE WAS IT BY GROUND FIRE. UNABLE TO REGAIN ALTITUDE, IT CRASHED INTO THE GROUND KILLING ALL ON BOARD.