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Last Rank
Major General
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Last Primary AFSC/MOS
AAF MOS 1060-Bombardment Unit Commander
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Last AFSC Group
Pilot (Officer)
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Primary Unit
1942-1942, 2, VII Bomber Command
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Service Years
1917 - 1952
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth 1893 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SSgt Robert Bruce McClelland, Jr.
to remember
Hale, Willis Henry, Maj Gen USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
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Home Town Pittsburg, Kansas |
Last Address Sonoma, California
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Date of Passing Mar 24, 1961 |
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Location of Interment Not Specified |
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Last Known Activity The location of his remains is unknown.
His Navy Cross citation:
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major General Willis H. Hale (ASN: 19A), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism and courageous devotion to duty as Commanding General of the SEVENTH Air Force, U.S. Army Air Forces, while leading a heavy Bombardment Squadron during attacks against strongly held enemy bases on Nauru Island and the Tarawa Island during the period 20 to 23 April 1943. Participating in a daring flight over enemy-controlled territory, Major General Hale led his squadron in a brilliantly executed bombing attack upon securely fortified enemy positions and succeeded in inflicting severe damage upon Japanese personnel and material. His forceful and inspiring leadership throughout a vital and hazardous mission, and his superior airmanship combined with the gallant fighting spirit of his command, reflect great credit upon the United States Armed Service.
Action Date: April 20 - 23, 1943
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Major General
Company: Commanding General
Division: 7th Air Force
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Other Comments: Sources:
USAF bio
http://www.dmairfield.org/20091022_HaleBiog_Nelson.pdf
http://pwencycl.kgbudge.com/H/a/Hale_WH.htm
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52530529
http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=20482
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1917-1924, US Army (USA)
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1923-1927, AAF MOS 1060, 20th Bombardment Squadron
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1923-1927, 2nd Bombardment Group
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1924-1926, United States Army Air Service
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1926-1941, United States Army Air Corps (USAAC)
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1934-1936, AAF MOS 1060, 2nd Bombardment Group, Heavy
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1937-1939, AAF MOS 1065, 6th Air Force
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1938-1939, AAF MOS 1065, 16th Pursuit Group, Interceptor
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1942-1942, 2, VII Bomber Command
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