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William Naylor
Currently classified as Missing In Action 02/22/1945.
Rank: Flight Officer
William P. Naylor
Service Number: T-002383
Unit: 97th Bombardment Squadron 47th Bombardment Group (Light)
Branch of Service: U.S. Army Air Force
Date Missing: 02/22/1945
Listed On Wall/Tablet: Florence American Cemetery
Rosette In Place:
MACR: 12568
A/C Type:
A/C Serial:
Recoverability Status: Possibly Recoverable
Next Steps: Possible recovery in shallow waters; Request the IDPFs for all four crew KIA; Two airmen from this crew were accounted for.
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