George Watson (U.S. Army Air Corps)
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| George Watson | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Unit | 332nd Fighter Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
George Watson Sr. was a supply sergeant and support personnel for the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Watson was sent to Italy in 1944 and served as a supply sergeant. On March 29, 2007, Watson attended a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, where the surviving veterans of the Tuskegee Airmen (and their widows) were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "WWII black pilots, Tuskegee Airmen, get top civilian honor" By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers, March 30, 2007
