Last Known Activity:
He destroyed 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat from Sep-Nov 1944, the first was that of German 75-victory ace Maj Klaus Mietusch on Sep 17, 1944.
Synopsis of his Silver Star citation:
Awarded for actions during World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain William R. Beyer, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 538 (1944)
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Captain
Company: 376th Fighter Squadron
Regiment: 361st Fighter Group
Division: 8th Air Force
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