WHISNER William
Thomas "Bill"
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PROMOTIONS
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1942
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Grade | Date |
Unités
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Arrivée | Départ | Fonction | Secteur | ||
Slt
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15/02/43
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USAF | 04/42 | 02/43 | Elève Pilote | Etats-Unis | |
Lt
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29/11/43
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487 FS / 352 FG | 02/43 | 1945 | Pilote | Europe | |
Cpt
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08/09/44
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USAF | 1947 | 1951 | Pilote | Etats-Unis | |
Maj
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01/09/51
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334 FIS / 4 FIW | 09/51 | 11/51 | Pilote | Corée | |
L.Col
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13/03/59
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25 FIS / 51 FIW | 11/51 | 03/52 | Pilote | Corée | |
Col
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31/10/65
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USAF | 1952 | 1971 | Commandant | Etats-Unis |
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352nd Fighter Group
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487th Fighter Squadron |
Traducteur / Translator / Traduttore / übersetzer / vertaler |
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DECORATIONS
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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William T. Whisner, Jr. (0-798190/16324A), Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 21 November 1944, during an air mission in the European Theater of Operations. On that date, Captain Whisner led a flight of P-51s on an escort mission to Merseburg, Germany. As the bombers left their target, a large formation of enemy fighters struck. In a linked series of attacks, Whisner shot down four FW- 190s in the cover flight and probably got another. With no more than two -190s left in the cover flight he had attacked, Whisner turned his attention to the main enemy formation, exploding an ME-190 that had not dropped its belly tank. Evading three -190s on his tail, he shot down another that was closing on one of his pilots. Whisner was credited with five FW-190s and two probables that day. His score later was revised by the Air Force Historical Research Center to six destroyed, making that day one of the best for any USAAF pilot in the skies over Europe. Captain Whisner's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 9 (1945) |
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The President of the
United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service
Cross to William T. Whisner, Jr. (0-798190/16324A), Captain
(Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism
in connection with military operations against an armed enemy
while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 487th
Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial
combat against enemy forces on 1 January 1945, during the Luftwaffe's
desperate mass strike on airfields in Belgium and Northern France.
On that date, the 352d Group was operating temporarily from
a field in Belgium under IX Tactical Air Command. In the ensuing
battle, fought at low altitude and before the 487th had time
to form up, Captain Whisner shot down an ME-90, then was hit
by 20-mm. fire. With his windshield and canopy covered by oil
and one aileron damaged, Captain Whisner stayed in the fight,
shooting down two more ME-190s and an ME-109. Captain Whisner's
unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the
highest traditions of the military service and reflects great
credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States
Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic
Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 34 (1945) |
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Awarded for actions during
the Korean War
The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Major William T. Whisner, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Pilot with the 25th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Korea on 23 February 1952. On that date Major Whisner destroyed an enemy MIG-15 aircraft attacking an F-86 piloted by a member of his own group. Major Whisner flew to the immediate aid of the pilot in the face of the enemy's great numerical superiority. With an expertly executed maneuver, he attacked the MIG-15 which was pressing full attack on the friendly aircraft and forced the enemy to break away. As Major Whisner bore in to deter the enemy action, another MIG-15 swept down on his tail and began lobbing shells at his aircraft. In spite of the imminent danger of losing his own life, Major Whisner continued to force the first MIG-15 to break away, and, in the face of overwhelming odds, destroyed the enemy aircraft. The downed MIG-15 raised Major Whisner's record of enemy aircraft destruction to five and one-half and established him as the seventh jet ace of the Korean campaign. |
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The President of the United
States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918,
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant
(Air Corps) William T. Whisner, Jr. (ASN: 0-798190/16324A),
United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against
the enemy as a Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane of the 487th
Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, on 24
May 1955. On that date, Lieutenant Whisner, with his flight,
made a fighter sweep against important military targets deep
in Germany. During one such attack against a heavily defended
railway junction, his aircraft was seriously damaged. He pressed
his attack so close that oil from an exploding locomotive sprayed
over the canopy of his plane. Separated from his unit, Lieutenant
Whisner continued to make daring strafing attacks in the face
of intense enemy fire. His determination to wreak havoc upon
the enemy is borne out by the fact that he destroyed the amazing
total of ten locomotives, this despite the damaged condition
of his aircraft. This outstanding record attests to Lieutenant
Whisner's gallantry, indomitable fighting spirit and skill as
a pilot.
General Orders: Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 470 (July 27, 1944) |
Victoires aériennes
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Collaboration
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Endommagés
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Avions détruits
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Endommagés
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Véhicules
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Bateaux
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VICTOIRES
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Date | Heure | Revendic | Type | Unité | Avion d'arme | Unité | Lieu | Référence | ||
29.01.44 | 12.00 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-47D-2RA / 42-22515 HO-U | 487 FS / 352 FG | Malmedy |
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(Lt) Whisner W T | |
30.04.44 | 10.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51B-5NA / 42-196471 HO-M | 487 FS / 352 FG | Clermont Ferrand |
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(Lt) Whisner W T | |
29.05.44 | 12.05 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51B-7NA / 43-6707 HO-I | 487 FS / 352 FG | Gustrow |
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(Lt) Whisner W T | |
30.05.44 | 11.30 | Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-51B-5NA / 42-106449 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | Magdeburg |
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(Lt) Whisner W T | |
02.11.44 | 12.45 | Détruit | Me 109F |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | Merseburg |
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(Cpt) Whisner
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Probable | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Probable | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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21.11.44 | 12.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | SO Merseburg |
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(Cpt) Whisner W T | |
27.11.44 | 12.00 | Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | En route vers Hameln |
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27.11.44 | 12.00 | Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | En route vers Hameln |
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01.01.45 | 09.30 | Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | N Liege |
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01.01.45 | 09.30 | Détruit | Me 109 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | N Liege |
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01.01.45 | 09.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | N Liege |
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01.01.45 | 09.30 | Détruit | Fw 190 |
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P-51D-10NA / 44-14237 HO-W | 487 FS / 352 FG | N Liege |
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01.10.51 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86A | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | Corée |
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06.10.51 | 09.55 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86A | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | YD4050 |
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(Maj) Whisner W T | |
04.11.51 | 11.25 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | XE3030 |
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08.11.51 | 13.34 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86A | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | YD2070 |
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08.11.51 | 13.35 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86A | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | Sukchon. YD2273 |
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09.11.51 | 09.00 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86A | 334 FIS / 4 FIW | Sinanju. YD3478 |
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(Maj) Whisner W T | |
00.12.51 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | Corée |
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06.01.52 | 15.40 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | Wongsong-dong |
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11.01.52 | 15.50 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | Yongsan-dong |
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(Maj) Whisner W T | |
16.01.52 | 08.40 | Endommagé | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | YE2010 |
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(Maj) Whisner W T | |
20.02.52 | 15.00 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | Uiju |
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(Maj) Whisner
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23.02.52 | 15.15 | Détruit | MiG 15 |
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F-86E | 25 FIS / 51 FIW | Tang-wong dang |
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