William Shomo - Medal of Honor

Major U.S. Army Air Corps.  On January 11, 1945 on a strafing and photo recon mission during assault landings on Luzon, P.I.  he encountered an enemy bomber and 12 fighter planes.  He attacked and shot down six fighters and the bomber while his wingman took out 3 more.  This display of integrity and courage was unparralleled in the S.W. Pacific and gave him the distinction of becoming an Ace in a Day.  MM in Dormont Lodge No. 684, PA.

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