William S Huisman ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Ohio
On November 7, 1944 First Lieutenant Huisman 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.
William S Huisman
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 99330 |
| Service ID | O-694071 |
| Name | William S Huisman |
| From | Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Casualty Date | November 7, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Distinguished Flying Cross
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
William S Huisman is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - William S Huisman 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. Huisman had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-694071. Attached to 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron.
According to our records Ohio was his home or enlistment state and Cuyahoga county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Huisman was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 7, 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
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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