William C. RAY
Registration numberO-672867
Grade
First Lieutenant
Unit554th Bomber Squadron - 386th Bomber Group
Division
9th Airforce
date of death17/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte-Mère-Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryA-01-21 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
Air Medal
The Air Medal is awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has participated in an operational flight.
Distinguished Flying Cross
The DFC recognizes members of the armed forces for "extraordinary heroism and achievement in aerial flight."
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
