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  • William P. Colvard USAF (Ret.)
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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Friend

    Honored by:

    Enlisted in 1942, flew 50 missions as Ball Turret Gunner on B-17F aircraft.
    Served as gunner on B-29 aircraft on Okinawa during Korean War.
    Served as Boom Operator on KC-97 and KC-135 type aircraft from 1955 to retirement in 1969.
    Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for action
    Awarded 11 Air Medals and 2 Air Force Comm Medals

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