William A. Shomo

William A. Shomo
Born(1918-05-30)May 30, 1918
Jeannette, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJune 25, 1990(1990-06-25) (aged 72)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Buried
St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Service years1941–1968
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit82d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
71st Reconnaissance Group
Commands14th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
59th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
54th Fighter Group
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Arthur Shomo (May 30, 1918 – June 25, 1990) was a United States Army Air Forces fighter pilot during World War II. He is credited with eight victories during the conflict. Seven of these occurred during a single mission while flying a reconnaissance version of the P-51 Mustang, for which he received the Medal of Honor.

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