Pierce William G.

Monuments

The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan

Name:

William G. Pierce

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

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Unit:

9th Bomber Squadron, 7th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-08-14

State:

Kansas

Cemetery:

Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Kansas

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William G. Pierce was born on May 18, 1920 in Coffey County, Kansas. He was the son of William Henry Pierce. T/Sgt Pierce was the radio operator on B-24J #42-73315 assigned to the 10th Air Force, 7th Bombardment Group, 9th Bombardment Squadron. On August 14, 1944 they departed their base in Kurmitola India to fly fuel and supplies over the Himalayas to United States Army Air Forces based in Liuchow China. The plane crashed immediately after takeoff, killing all aboard. He is now buried in the Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Coffey County, Kansas, USA.

Tsgt Pierce was one of over 2000 Americans who lost their lives defending China from their Japanese invaders from 1941-1945. He is commemorated on the The Monument to the Aviation Martyrs in the War of Resistance Against Japan in Nanjing, China.

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