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Sergeant William J. Aiello (ASN: 32176780), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German Forces after he was shot down on July 22, 1944 and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 3606 (September 24, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant William J. Aiello (ASN: 32176780), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the FIFTEENTH Air Force, in 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Aiello, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.