During World War II, William Aron became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was himself shot down and listed as Missing in Action following a mission on April 22, 1945.
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William
E.
Aron
MIA (WWII) KIA
1923
–
April 22, 1945
Born:
Oaklyn
,
New Jersey
Home:
Oaklyn
,
New Jersey
Buried:
Florence
,
Italy
Cemetery:
A.B.M.C. Florence
Awards Received
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
318th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
325th Fighter GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) William E. Aron (ASN: 0-721323), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a fighter pilot of the 318th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.