William Murray Harris ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On June 2, 1944 Master Sergeant Harris 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 Ohio. ★ 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 | 323441 |
| Name | William Murray Harris |
| From | Piqua, Miami County, Ohio |
| Birth Date | November 21, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | June 2, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Specialty | Chief Field Linesman |
| Unit/Group | 332nd Fighter Group |
| Casualty Type | Non Hostile, Accident |
| Location | Ramitelli, Molise, Italy |
| Burial | Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio |
Additional Details
He was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen ground crew. He was killed during an aircraft takeoff.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Murray Harris 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. Entered the service via Regular Military. Harris had the rank of Master Sergeant. His military occupation or specialty was Chief Field Linesman. Attached to 332nd Fighter Group.
He was born on November 21, 1920. According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Miami county has been included within the archival record. We have Piqua listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Master Sergeant Harris experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 2, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Non Hostile, Accident. Incident location: Ramitelli, Molise, Italy. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
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• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,067 World War II
• 1,855 Korean War
• 3,099 Vietnam War
• 376 Prisoners of war
• 4,216 Missing in action
• 103 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 246 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 34 Medal of Honor recipients
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