A close up view of the 88-mm shell fragment. The fragment cut the hose to Bill's oxygen mask, and hit Bill in the neck.  Fellow gunner Jim Farley gave Bill first aid, saving his life. The fragment measures 1 5/8" long by 1/2" wide.  One side of it appears to have machining. (courtesy of Bill York, Jr.)

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