Bill Harris (aviator)
Bill Harris | |
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| Born | June 15, 1916 Strathmore, California |
| Died | May 23, 2012 (aged 95) Klamath Falls, Oregon |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1936–1948 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 339th Fighter Squadron |
| Commands | 18th Fighter Group August 1, 1945 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with 23 Oak Leaf Clusters.[4] |
| Memorials | In 2015, Harris was inducted into the Hall of Honor at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum.[4] The Klamath Falls Chapter of the Air Force Association was named the Bill Harris Chapter in his honor.[4] |
Bill Harris (June 15, 1916 – May 23, 2012) was a United States Army Air Force fighter ace who was credited with shooting down 16 aircraft during World War II.