William D Mullinix ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On February 25, 1944 First Lieutenant Mullinix was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 111038 |
| Service ID | O-742343 |
| Name | William D Mullinix |
| From | Fentress County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | February 25, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 387th Bomber Group, Medium, 558th Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
William D Mullinix is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William D Mullinix was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Mullinix had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-742343. Attached to 387th Bomber Group, Medium, 558th Bomber Squadron.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Fentress county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Mullinix was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on February 25, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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