Maxson, Willis Edward, III
- Date of birth:
- March 18th, 1920 (Austin/Texas, United States)
- Date of death:
- October 8th, 1943 (Off Wake Island, Pacific)
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
Service Number 0-165882, Lieutenant on board of USS Skate (SS-305). Killed by strafing Japanese aircraft.
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Navy Cross
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant (j.g.)
- Unit:
- USS Skate (SS-305)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant (j.g.)
- Unit:
- USS Skate (SS-305)
Sources
- Photo: On Eternal Patrol
- - Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present, by
C. Douglas Sterner
- On Eternal Patrol
Photo
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