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William
James
Greene
MIA (Korea) KIA

Born:

, 

California

Home:

Hampton

, 

Virginia

William Greene graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He was Missing in Action as an Air Force Major following a mission in Korea on August 14, 1951.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major William James Greene (ASN: 0-26092), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron during the Korean War in 1951.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    416th & 354th Fighter Groups

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) William James Greene (ASN: 0-26092), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 416th and 354th Fighter Groups 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.