William H. Wilson's grave marker at Brittany American Cemetery. He was a member of Capt. John M. Baker's crew on 08 August 1944.


  1. S/Sgt. William H. Wilson, Ball Turret Gunner

Comments:

  1. Following is an eyewitness account by Lt. Robert Rebillot, Bombardier on another B-17. "Captain Baker's ship was in the Lead Element. [just prior to bombs away] Flak was intense and suddenly a fire broke out between the number one and two engines of Captain Baker's ship and the wing broke off almost instantly. The ship went into a tight spin. I couldn't follow it all the way down. I didn't see anybody come out of the ship."
  2. Photo Date: Posted 14 June 2015 by user "Frogman" on www.findagrave.com
  3. Photo Location: Brittany American Cemetery
  4. Information compiled by the 398th BGMA Web Team
  5. If you would like to add information about this photograph, please contact our Photo Historian. Please mention the title and photograph date.