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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.

The following information on William Sanders is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on S/Sgt Sanders. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to William Sanders's military record please contact us.

  Rank General Order Date Notes Award Ribbon & Device

William Sanders

Sgt

3286

09/11/1944

 

AM

Air Medal (AM)

William Sanders

Sgt

3779

10/03/1944

 

AM/OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

William Sanders

S/Sgt

32

01/02/1945

 

AM/2OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

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

Please contact us if you can assist with any biographical data, pictures or other information regarding the service and life of William Sanders.

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