Farrow

William Glover "Bill" Farrow, 0-421731, First Lieutenant

Pilot Crew 16 

Born September 24, 1918, Darlington, South Carolina
Executed by Japanese firing squad, October 15, 1942

Completed high school and attended two years at University of South Carolina. Entered service on November 23, 1940 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Completed flight training at Kelly Field, Texas and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in July 1941. Was captured by Japanese after Tokyo Raid and executed on October 15, 1942 at Kiangwan Cemetery, Shanghai, China. Decorations awarded posthumously include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Chinese Breast Order of Pao Ting. Lt. Farrow and Sgt. Spatz were executed by the Japanese along with Lt. Hallmark of the 6th bomber on Oct. 15, 1942.

Executed at Kiangwan Cemetery, Shanghai, China
Cremated and remains taken to the International Funeral Home in
Shanghai, China
Discovered after the war stored under the name “H.E. Grande”

Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Arlington, VA 22211
703-695-3250

Section 12 Grave 157
Interment 1/17/1949