Unexpected
Harvey found out what happened to his cousin as he read the Department of the Army’s scattered and hidden files. He tried hard to uncover the truth but found that he was not the only one searching for his dear cousin. There was another person who was snooping through Billie’s files – a foreign French woman Harvey knew nothing about.
There It Was
This French lady had asked for the same files, half a year before Harvey did. He became even more curious to know what happens to his cousin when this woman was involved. After decades of uncertainty, finally, there was the truth, staring him blankly in the face.
The Truth
Lieutenant Billie Harris was indeed posted the United Kingdom. On duty, his role was to fly a P-51 Mustang, supposed allied bombers and fly across the English Channel on a daily basis. His excellence in his craft won him a Distinguished Flying Cross award in addition to two other Air Medals consisting of 11 oak leaf clusters. Billie was a rare, pre-eminent soldier and patriot, but that was not all.
On His Way Home
After over 100 missions Billie was allowed to return home as of July 1944. He was overjoyed to be able to see his wife again and was excitedly on his way home. Sadly, fate had a different idea concerning Billie’s future, and so instead of boarding the ship he was assigned to, he had to be patient and wait for some time.
Heartbroken With Disappointment
Because of too many injured troops, Billie was going to have to show patience and wait a little while longer before he could head home. It was sad as there was no space for poor Billie, with the next ship scheduled to sail after a few weeks only. The ship was too small for everyone to board so Billie gave way and did not join them.
It Wasn’t His Time
Billie went on missions again as there was basically nothing to do before the next cruise. His last flying mission became his last time being alive. Sadly, Billie’s plane was shot down as he was flying over the town of Les Ventes in northern France. Billie was clearly crashing and he had a tough choice to make. He then did an unimaginable thing.