America250: Army Air Forces Veteran William Edwin “Ed” Dyess - VA News

Dyess first served with the 21st Pursuit Squadron and subsequently promoted to first lieutenant and commander of the squadron. In November 1941, Dyess deployed to the Philippines. On Dec. 8, 1941, just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked the Philippines. In the weeks that followed, Dyess led his squadron on a raid, which destroyed a convoy of Japanese trucks and shot down several enemy fighters. Dyess promoted to captain in January 1942. In the next few months, Dyess led other successful missions, including the first amphibious landing in World War II, which killed about 75 elite Japanese troops, and an air raid that resulted in the massive destruction of a Japanese supply depot at Subic Bay.
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Captured by the Japanese, survived the Baatan death march, escaped from the POW camp and eluded the Japanese, fought with the Filipino guerillas and was finally rescued.

Excellent history share MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. , I learn more here than what they taught in school sir.

Ed Dyess was a true american hero. It's sad that a lot of unsung WW2 American heros are dieing each day. Because of their age they won't be around much longer and their stories will die with them. There a lot of Korean vets and Vietnam vets passing too and their stories are disappearing too. It's really a sad case.