William Sanders
After the war, William A. ("Bill") Sanders returned home to Blakely, Georgia where he took a job at Wynn's Department Store where he worked for 38 years. He married Marjorie Houston and they had three children: Barbara, Andy and Jack. Bill passed away on August 13, 2010 at the age of 88.
S/Sgt William A Sanders was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Gunner.
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Rank |
General Order |
Date |
Notes |
Award |
Ribbon & Device |
William Sanders |
Sgt |
3286 |
09/11/1944 |
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AM |
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William Sanders |
Sgt |
3779 |
10/03/1944 |
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AM/OLC |
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William Sanders |
S/Sgt |
32 |
01/02/1945 |
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AM/2OLC |
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8/2/1944 William is on a list of original crews and when they were assigned to the 419th Bomb Squadron of the 301st Bombardment Group. Gunner
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