William
M
Heaton

April 15, 1920 - September 5, 1944

Pelzer, South Carolina

First Lieutenant William M Heaton was born in 1920 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina and served with the 56th Fighter Group as a pilot.

William died September 5, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Margraten.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-814686
First Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 56th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart