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Davidge, William F.

Service number:
14 151 400
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Technical Sergeant William F. Davidge was Engineer of Boeing B-17G-5-BO No. 42-31145, "Hi-Jinx". He became POW after the aircraft was shot down by Flak on February 6th, 1944.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Unit:
Boeing B-17G-5-BO No. 42-31145 "Hi-Jinx", 708th Bomber Squadron, 447th Bomber Group, Heavy, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
July 21st, 1947
For action on February 2nd, 1944

Second AM awarded as bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first AM.
Air Medal (AM)

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