Winford was born on February 9, 1920 in Georgia. His parents Sidney and Annie were also both born in Georgia. His father worked as a farm laborer and later as a farmer. Winford was an only child. By 1940 Winford had completed four years of high school and was working as a machinist helper.
He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942. He became an aviation machinist mate 3rd class. He was sent to serve in the 103rd Patrol Bombing Squadron which flew PB4Y-1 Liberators on anti-submarine missions while based in Newfoundland, Canada.
On August 7, 1943, AMM McVey's plane was on a training mission over Placentia Bay when it crashed into the sea for unknown reasons. No one onboard survived and only Winford McVey's body was recovered.
He was originally buried in Hillview Cemetery, Fort McAndrew, Newfoundland. His body was returned to his family November 22, 1947, and was laid to rest at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942. He became an aviation machinist mate 3rd class. He was sent to serve in the 103rd Patrol Bombing Squadron which flew PB4Y-1 Liberators on anti-submarine missions while based in Newfoundland, Canada.
On August 7, 1943, AMM McVey's plane was on a training mission over Placentia Bay when it crashed into the sea for unknown reasons. No one onboard survived and only Winford McVey's body was recovered.
He was originally buried in Hillview Cemetery, Fort McAndrew, Newfoundland. His body was returned to his family November 22, 1947, and was laid to rest at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
Winford was born on February 9, 1920 in Georgia. His parents Sidney and Annie were also both born in Georgia. His father worked as a farm laborer and later as a farmer. Winford was an only child. By 1940 Winford had completed four years of high school and was working as a machinist helper.
He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942. He became an aviation machinist mate 3rd class. He was sent to serve in the 103rd Patrol Bombing Squadron which flew PB4Y-1 Liberators on anti-submarine missions while based in Newfoundland, Canada.
On August 7, 1943, AMM McVey's plane was on a training mission over Placentia Bay when it crashed into the sea for unknown reasons. No one onboard survived and only Winford McVey's body was recovered.
He was originally buried in Hillview Cemetery, Fort McAndrew, Newfoundland. His body was returned to his family November 22, 1947, and was laid to rest at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1942. He became an aviation machinist mate 3rd class. He was sent to serve in the 103rd Patrol Bombing Squadron which flew PB4Y-1 Liberators on anti-submarine missions while based in Newfoundland, Canada.
On August 7, 1943, AMM McVey's plane was on a training mission over Placentia Bay when it crashed into the sea for unknown reasons. No one onboard survived and only Winford McVey's body was recovered.
He was originally buried in Hillview Cemetery, Fort McAndrew, Newfoundland. His body was returned to his family November 22, 1947, and was laid to rest at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
