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William Wilson

Prisoner of War Ribbon

William Wilson of Michigan became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Air Corps, AC: AIR CORPS, William was captured by GERMANY and was imprisoned at Stalag Luft 4 Stalag Luft 4 Gross-Tychow (formerly Heydekrug) Pomerania, Prussia (moved to Wobbelin Bei Ludwigslust) (To Usedom Bei Savenmunde) 54-16. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows William was in 493 Group/Regiment/Commands/System Heavy Bomber European Theatre: France. Source. US National Archives.

Research reveals additional details:

  

493rd BG   

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service William.

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