| William J. Sloan | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1921 |
| Died | January 30, 1999 (aged 78) |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Virginia |
| Place of death | Dayton, Ohio |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Air Force Cross (United States) Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Air Medal |
William Judson "Dixie" Sloan (1 January 1921 in Richmond - 30 January 1999)[1] was an American First Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross which was awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. He retired on 30 September 1963 as Lieutenant Colonel.
Awards[]
- Command Pilot Badge
- Air Force Cross in 1968[2]
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal with 19 oak leaf clusters
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Service stars
- World War II Victory Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal
- Medal for Humane Action
- National Defense Service Medal with Service star
- Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver oak leaf cluster
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
References[]
- ↑ "William J. Sloan". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1187096. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ↑ "William J. Sloan". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3558. Retrieved June 16, 2022.