William J. McIlonie Jr.

WWII memorial statue photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Foster

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Second Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    407th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    92nd Bomber Group, Heavy
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

He was on the crew of the B-17G #42-102426 "Kidley Divey" during a mission to the oil refineries at Labejum, Germany when they were attacked by groups of enemy fighters. They crashed near Eisleben, Germany.

Biography:

born Carrington, ND 28 Aug 20; resident Foster County, ND; entered AUS Bordulac, ND 2 Dec 39; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; KIA 11 Sep 44 Germany; buried in Grave 188-189, Sect E, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, KY.