User:Reguyla\William R. Perez Jr.

William Ralph "Bill" Perez Jr. (3 September 1921 in Havana - 26 November 1946 in Maracay) was a Cuban Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Officer of the USAAF, born September 3, 1921 in Havana, Lieutenant William Perez joined the Army Reserve in July 1942. He was assigned to the 343rd Fighter Squadron / 55th Fighter Group on 23 April 1944 leaves the unit in January 1945 after his tour of duty, having won one victory in aerial combat. When leaving the unit, it totals 270 hours of flight. After the war, he was killed 25 November 1946 in Maracay, Venezuela.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross
 * Air Medal with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * Honorable Service Lapel Button