A B-17 radio operator from Wilmington killed in a crash in Poland
Tag: Wilmington
Major Paul J. Collins (1923–2021)
A special feature on a Eighth Air Force bombardier who made it home and later assisted with several profiles on this site
1st Lieutenant Seymour Miller (1919–1944)
A furniture salesman turned infantry officer killed in action during the Normandy campaign
Sergeant Joseph M. Lentini (1914–1945)
A member of the 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment killed during an assault in the Apennines late in the war
Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Paul G. Gosnell (1911–1941)
One of the first casualties of the Pacific War, Paul G. Gosnell had served for years in both the Marine Corps and Navy
Sergeant Harry M. Hinkson, Jr. (1923–1944)
A clerk for the DuPont Company turned U.S. Army Air Forces gunner who was killed in action during a raid on Germany
Private Howard W. Hill (1923–1944)
A University of Delaware student turned infantryman killed in action in Germany
Sergeant Paul L. Caulk (1919–1944)
The second son that the Caulk family from Wilmington lost during the war, Sergeant Caulk died recapturing the U.S. territory of Guam
Seaman 2nd Class Charles L. Caulk, Jr. (1913–1942)
A sailor who was killed when his cruiser was torpedoed following a fierce battle off Guadalcanal
Private Robert D. Henderson (1923–1944)
A man who grew up in New Jersey and Delaware and who served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army
Delaware's World War II Fallen 