9th AF Patch

416th Bombardment Group (L)

No Report

July 8, 1944, Saturday

 

 

 WWII-Medal

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Summary


9th AF; 416th Bomb Gp; 668th Bomb Sq

Reason: Jeep accident

Location: Braintree, Essex, England

Personnel
Duty Name Rank S/N Status
Airplane Mechanic - Gunner Coe, William H. S/Sgt 14178256 DLD


Description:
Coe had died of injuries received in a jeep accident in the meantime, and the award was made posthumously to his father, Mr. Thomas E. Coe.
(416th BG History 1944)

On 17 July, Staff Sergeant William H. Coe, an airplane mechanic-gunner, died of injuries received 8 July 1944 in an automobile accident at Braintree, Essex. One of the Squadron's original combat gunners, Coe had flown forty-seven missions. On 14 August he was awarded posthumously the Soldier's Medal for heroism.
("668th Bombardment Squadron (L) History")