George Watson (United States Army Air Corps)
| 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.[1] 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.[2]
References
- ↑ "Tuskegee Airman shares history with deploying Soldiers - The United States Army". Army.mil. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
- ↑ "WWII black pilots, Tuskegee Airmen, get top civilian honor" By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers, March 30, 2007
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