William T
Jr
Gilbert

First Lieutenant William T Jr Gilbert was born in 1924 in Hartford County, Connecticut and served with the 357th Fighter Group as a pilot.

William T died December 24, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Margraten.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-819332
First Lieutenant - United States Army - KIA
Units: 357th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart