Daniel, William A. -- oral history interview, circa 1966 April

File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace William A. Daniel is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Army Air Corps. In parts one, two, and three, Daniel discusses his experiences as an Army Air Corps pilot and his time with the 31st Fighter Group during World War II. Topics discussed include his wartime missions in the Mediterranean and European Theaters and his memories of military life while stationed in Italy and Eastern Europe. Part three includes additional discussion about his stateside assignments prior to his overseas deployment.

Dates

Creation: circa 1966 April

Creator

From the Collection: American Fighter Aces Association (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Due to preservation concerns, digital copies should be utilized instead of original materials. There is limited access to undigitized content.

Biographical Note: William A. Daniel

William A. Daniel was born on June 27, 1913 in Memphis, Tennessee. He joined the United Army Air Corps in 1936 and graduated from flight training the following year. Initially assigned to the 12th Observation Squadron as a reconnaissance pilot, Daniel joined the 31st Fighter Group when he was deployed to Italy in 1944. He served as Group Commander from December 1944 to October 1945, flying with the 307th, 308th, and 309th Fighter Squadrons. He remained in the military after the war and retired as a colonel in 1966. Daniel passed away in May of 1998.

Full Extent

3 Sound tape reels (Reel 1 of 3, labeled: "007 - Bill Daniel #1 - Group C.O. 31st"; Reel 2 of 3, labeled: "Bill Daniel - 009"; Reel 3 of 3, labeled: "Bill Daniel - 008 - Col. Wm. Daniel; @ Home; April 26th inserts and clean-up - Col. Daniel, Fini, San Berdo, April 26, 66") ; 1/4 in.