U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. William O. Wood s remains were identified and his family accepted the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart awards on his behalf.
Remains of a previously unidentified World War II soldier will soon be buried in Tallahassee wuwf.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wuwf.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Remains of a previously unidentified World War II soldier will soon be buried in Tallahassee usf.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from usf.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
U.S Amy Air Force Staff Sergeant William Wood was serving as the gunner on a B-24 Liberator in August of 1943 when his plane crashed after being hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire.
VALDOSTA, Ga. — A World War II soldier from Valdosta listed as missing and presumed dead for almost eight decades will finally be laid to rest close to home.