Personal File · AirmanPrisoner of War
William J. Collins.
Navigator · 409th Squadron · Of Mountain Crest, West Portal, New Jersey, New Jersey.
The man.
§ Biography
2nd Lt. William J. Collins served as navigator aboard B-24H 42-94991 on the 13 August 1944 mission. He successfully bailed out when the aircraft was hit by flak near Falaise, France.
Collins was captured and held as a prisoner of war. His POW status was confirmed on 10 October 1944. Sgt. Bishop reported seeing Collins on a pier in Boston in June 1945 in good condition following repatriation.
His next of kin was listed as Mrs. Mary K. Collins (wife), Mountain Crest, West Portal, New Jersey.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
2nd Lieutenant
Position
Navigator
Serial Number
O-703949
Hometown
Mountain Crest, West Portal, New Jersey, New Jersey
Missions flown.
2 catalogued · newest first