Awards and decorations — Air Medal

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SECTION I - - CORRECTION OF MXTRACT ¢ |
1. 80 much of Paragraph 4, Section IV, Extract 50lst pombardacnt Crea
24 guly 1943, os portains to gccond Lioutonant Robortfon' De Graham, 0-728058,
is rescinded.
SSCTION II = - AYRDS OF AIR VEDAL. ;
1. Under tho provisions of AR 600-45; as arionded, and pursvant ue Li
cmity Contained in Circular Nos 50, HoAdquartors. NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the e
1 ‘ter, Hoadquéftors, WUF, File 210.5, 30 May 1945, and the lotter, Hoad-
quartors, NASAP, Filo 210.5, datcd 19 Juno 1943, the Air Medal is awarcod to
the following named personnel, Air Corps, [mited States Army, residence as
indicated, for mritorious achiove- mt whilo participating in fivo (5) sorties
against tho onomy: i
PAUL 0. CALLIS, 0795018, First Licutonart, Baltimore, Merylande »
GEORGE R. SALISBURY, 0378964, First Licutonant, Cairo, Georgiae ‘
THOMAS 4. BOVLING, 0675542, Second Jioutonant, Now Hevon, Kontucl i“.
BERNARD HN. BROWN, 0673473, Second Lieutenant, Now York City, Now York.
WALTER (NMI) BUCKPITT, 0675019, Socond Lioutenant, Vavorly, New Yorke
WAYNE D. CUERRINGTOMN, 0742845, Socond Lioutenant, Centon, South Dakota.
CLAREIWE A. COBB, 0796308, Socond Lioutonant, Baton Rouge, Louisianae
ROBERT H. COCKREHAM, 0743178, Socond Lioutonant, Fort Smith, Arkensase
| LLOYD H. FINNAN, 0673525, Socond Iioutenant, Now Orloans, Louisianae
JEM A, HASH, JR, 0671450, Secor? Lioutenant, Harman, Virginia.
PUSARD C, LUCENE, JRe, 0798836, Socond Tioutonant, Nnugatuck, Connecticut.
| 1 TLLIAM L, LIWKOUS, 0678728, Socond Lioutonant, Kohoo, Kentuokye
FRANCIS T. VACIILLIAMS, 0801025, Socond Idoutonant, Oloan, Now Yorke :
SOHN Ae MOCARTHY, OCGOS52, Sooond Jioutenant, Wort Havon, Gonncatioute = = %
MIRON M1, MEREDITH, 0680257, Sicond Tioutonant, Olatho, Kansase ~
FLIER Le RICW.ROS, 0680301, Socond Idoutonant:, 'ow York City, Tow York. Bs
HOWARD Vi, RYAN, 0741938, focond TAcutonant, Brockton, Massachunotts j
JACK A, SCOTT, 0746885, Socond Lioutonant, Atlanta, Georgie 5 Af
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GLEN A. SORRISON, 0675207, Socond Licutonant, Arvada, Wyoming. $ ‘
JAMES We SULLIVAN, 0670290, Socond Lioutonant, Providonco, Rhodo Islands
JOHN VAN NORTWICK, 0380339, Second Lioutonant, Buffalo, Now Yorke
5 \L Ra _SUITH, T~S0268,—Plight officary Winton Park, Florida. ‘
ORVAL He ANDERSON, 3624833, Technical Sorgoant, Raciho, Wisconsine
SAMUEL EB. ARMSTRONG, 33192688, Technical Sergoant, Austin, Toxase
DALE W, BROCK, 6826899, Tochnical corgoant, Bay City, Michigans é
RUSSELL L. BRON, 14082643, Toch ical Sorgoant, Lancactor, Qhioe : :
JOSEPH Js pUSeHKo, 32409779, Tochnical_Sorgoant, Nanty-Glo, Ponnsylvaniae
WILLIAM P. GRESHAM, 54351221, Tochnical Sorgeant, Atlanta, Georgiae » )
CECIL A. RARDIN, 15105658, Technical Sergoant, Dana, Indianae Fi |
JAMES ¥. CAYLOR, 33577981, Staff Sergoant, Uniontown, Maryland» x
CHARLES 0. COLE, 35570396, Staff Sergeant, uidland, Indiana
BERT B. DAVIS, 18089737, Staff Sergeant, Bl Paso, TexAS<
EDWARD C. DEDICKE, 32494455, staff Sorgoant, Newport, Now Yor ke
FRANK E. HAYES, JRo» 54354921, Staff Sergeant, celiege Park, Georgia,
WINFRED c. HUFF, 14137461, Staff Sorgoant, Lawrencovillo,.Goorgias
" BODORE J. KOKINOS, 33192886, Staff Sergeant, vashington, De Co A
4 THONY D.- LIBERATO, 32456402 , Stafr Sergeant, Montclair, New Jorsoye 4
88 J. LOGERO, 6896012, start Sorgonnt, Vandorgrift, Penner rena ;
EDGAR (NMI) MEYERS, 34279870, Staff Sorgoant, Hattiesburg, Wecleee
JAMES Ts MOBLEY; 15085014, Staf? s orgcan’, Iafayotto, Indiana. :
RICHARD A. OuGH, 5958855, Staff Sorgoant, Bingon, tashingtone
ERNEST (WHI) PADGH?T, 14150115, Staff Sorgoant, Mobilo, Alabama. i z .
TALTER G. PALMORZ, 15050471, Staff Sorgoant, Baltimoro, Maryland.
LAWRENCE Hy POPERBAUM, 87451270, staff gorgoant, Dubuque, Towne
CIARK J, PUGH, 55581495, Staff Sorgoant, Eant LAvorpool, Ohioe ~~
RALPH R, ROBERTS , 14187724, Start Sorgoant, Atlanta, Goorgia, .
SAMUEL (NUT) SCHURSKY, 2244046, Staff Sorgoant, Bronx, Now York city, N.Ys
3 KENNETH R. BAYLESS, 6180722, Sorgoant, Cholois, Oklshomae
AMBROZIO (NMI) CHAVEZ, JRe, 18035068, Sorgoant, Albuquorquo, Yow Noxico, |
DAN (WMI) CURTICIAN, 86495366, Sorgoant, Sharon, Ponnsylvanins fi
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EDWARD C. DAVIS, 52138877, sorgoant, Prana Nescachusotis.
. GENE (im) DILL, 59391077, Sorfonnt, 1aryavillo, dalifornine
ROBERT H. GREEN, 55339471, Sorgeant, Doaverdam, Ohio. i ‘
ARTHUR S. HEEDT, 87845083, Sorgoant, urtman, Colorado.
WILLIAM. H. KRSSOVATY, 18088718, Sorgoant, Now Castlo, Pennsylvanias
PHILIP A. KUSGTHAU, 32465607, Sergount, Plainfield, Now Jorsceyo |
HARRY E. Piutt,- 16036117, gorgoant, plaaes) Lllinoise é |
FAROLD XK. REAM, 15067iSi, Sorgoart, St. ponid tov, Ponnsylvanias
CHARLES J. SCHCFPE, 33305808, Sergoant, Pt ree Poansylvania »»
PETER P. SKRIPKA; JR:, 32389404, Sergeant, ‘eohavkon, Now Jorscye
SECTION III - = ASIARDS_OW CAK-IBAP CLUSTERS FoR AIR }EDAL.
“1. Undor tho proviciors of 7 900-45, aa aftonded, afd pursuant to “auth-
ority Gontained in Circular f. fu, NoAdquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the
lettor, Hoadquoftors, NAT, >-le 210.8, 30 yy 1943, aid tho lettor, Hoad=
quarters, WiSAF, Pilo 210.5, dated 19 June 1943; tho First (1at) Oak-loah
Clustor for Air Hedal is myardod to the foilowing nariced personnel, Air Corps,
United States Army, residence as indicated, for meritorious achiovomont whilo
participating in five (5) sorties <gainst tho cnomy;
WILLIAMS B. WOOFORD, JR, 0793879, First Liowtonant, carterernG » Goorgiae
aes" F. BOSTON,- 0796476, Socond Lisutonant» Curryville, Georgia.
THOMAS We BO LUG, 0675542 5 Second Lioutonant, oe qaven, ites %
BERNARD U. BRON; 0875475, Second Iicutorant, New est City, New Yorke
ARTEUR &. CUBEL, 0728277» Socond Tioutensnt, Bllonsburg, ‘jashingtone :
| ARTHUR W. CREAT, Io, 9563871,-Socond Licutonant, St. Paul, times
| “FEODORE H. LAVIS, 0798501, Socond Licutonant, collingmcood, Yow Jorseye . «
AN i, GIES,” Jey 776000 y Second Lowtonant, Arlington, Virginia. —_
MALD G. EBMPRIZI, i406, Socond Ticteonnte Grand Rapids, Michigan.
WNUER CD (I! Wii, onan 5 Second Licutonant, Onalaska, TOxa se. |
RAED i, Dust, 0647297, shoo ineatorant Toy Innsasa
ROY H, KGBCH, oh, TEBOR 5 Socond tiomtonant, Pittsburg, Pormsylvanias
CLYLE be WARS, C1205, docond Tdeutonants, Roawoll, ai TERR
VARTIN 75, MIRE, UR» OTD IBAS p Second Lioytonant, Washington, De Ce — ait
+ GENE P.“OHOIEYOT, 0521124, IGooond Idovtount,. Nenth Tatire oon Arkansas
TROY F. RAGINZ, 0744126, Guoond LAcilonany, dhsongos slimline
VALTER G, SIBGEL, 0673965, gooond iAculuyant, ena Tllinotas . i
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SILVESTRI (NMI) SILVESTRI, 0659401, Second Lioutonant, Charloroi, Pormas
2 KEITH M. TAYLOR, 0799893, Second Lieutenant, Hopewell, Virginia £
OLIVER A. WESTBROOK, JR., 0421120, Second Lieutenant, Garnors North Carolina.
JAMES A. PARKER, 7-187525, Flight officer, Oklahoma Citys Ollahoma «
[AyHOND (aM) PoXON, 7-126, Flight officor, Houston, Texase : |
DALE W. BROCK, 6826899, Tochnical Sergeant, Day city, Michigans |
GEORGE R. BERG, 37172590, St<-ff sergeant, yinnoapoliss Minnosotae ;
JOSEPH D. B. CARDWELL, 18128521, staff sorgoant, Frederick, Oklahoma’s
WILLIAM B. EARLY, 37376388, staff Sorgoant, Kansas city, Missourie a
CHARLES F. FORTSCH, JRe, 37215054, staff sergeant, Independence, Yissouries
WALTER G. HABERBERGER, 37137093, Staff Sergeant, Kimnswick, Missourie
HERBERT L.. HOCK, 38125071, Staff Sorgeant, MeCamey » Toxase 2 :
JAMES T. MOBLEY, 15085014, Staff Sergeants Lafayette, Indianae —
PETER F. MONACO, 31139598, Staff Sergeant, Boston, Massachuscttse
ALVIN J. ROBERTS, 18046120, Staff Sergeant, Aspen, Colorados
FRANK T. SANDUSKY, 35307982, Staff Sergeant, Clovelend, Ohioe | ‘
OSCAR J. R. DANIELS, 39240488, Sergeant, Vancouver's VYashingtone |
FRED F. HOOPS, 34103933, Sergeant, Bessemer, Alabama « :
TENRY VW. INSKEEP, 15512051, Sergeant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ,
PETER P. MARTYNIAK, 11037505, Sergeant, Boston, Massachusetts
TEDDY E. RAY, 14124348, Sergeant, Tagood, South Carolinas .
ROBERT (NII) ROW, 15331042, Sorgeant, Hudson, Indianne
EARL‘’dJ. SERVICE, 15117095, sorgoant, Rossmoyno, Ohio. :
LOREN Ve SKOOG, 17051605, Sergeant, East Minneapolis, Minnesota.
ROY P. TEASTER, 18137526, Sergeant, Sidon, Arkansas ¢
4 RAYMOND D. SIAGNER , 15071086, Sergoant, Canton, Ohioe z
JOHN F, WHITE, 6838523, Sergeant, Litchfiold, Tllinoise :
2. Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as aihondod, afd pursuant to’auth-
ority contained in Circulaf Noe 50, Headquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the
lettor, Hoadquarters, NAAF, File 210.5, 30 May 1943, and tho letter, Head-
quartors, NASAF, Filo 210.5, Rated 19. Juno 1943, tho Socond (2nd)‘Qak-Loaf
Cluster for Air Wedel is awardod to the following named personnel, Air Corps
United States Army, rosidonco as indioatod, for meritorious achievemont whil
. ‘ participating in five (5) sortios against the onenyt a :
CHARLES L, DANIPLS, JRo, 0659360, First Lioutonant, Williamstown, Noe Care
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ROBERT E. GREEN ELL, 04403827, pirot Lioutenant, Voodlako y Toxn6 »
: VALTER F. BOGARD, 0673465, Second Lioutenant, Plainview, Toxas»
FREDERIC J. CARMAN, 0758820, Seco 2 Licutonant, Topeka, Kansas ¢ 5
WALTER J. GALLAGHER, 0744822, Second Liouter ant, Bronx, How. York Citys N.Y.
GEORGE J. GARNER, 0799005, Second Lioutenant, Sonorvillo, lassochusottse
PAUL T. HAWKINS, 07890175 Second Lioutenant, BEustts, Florida
GEORGE A. KAISER, JRe, 0731380, Second Lioutenant, Hartville, Ohioe
JOHN R. KIEFFER, 0755521, Secoud Lioutenant, Dubuquo, Lows. !
THOMAS L. NOCRS, 0731888, Second Lioutenant, Park City, Utahe _ |
WILLIAM J. MRIZEK, 0734725, Second Iioutenant, Lyons, Tllinoise .
SILLIAN H. NICHOLS, 0679100, Socond Lioutenant, Now Rochelle, Tow Nor Ease
SNE F. OHOLENDT, 0521127, Sccond Licutorant, North Little Rock, Arkansase
STER Me ROBECK, 0754585, Second Lioutenant, Los Angeles, Californians
JACK E. ROBINSON, 0732977, Second Lioutomnt, Columbia, Missourie :
WILLIAM E. STAFFORD, O661€7S, Seo id Licutorant, Garland, North Caroline
EDVARD F. STAPLETON, 0755684, Second Lioutonant, Varsaw, Indianae :
HARRY HE. WILLIS, JR., 0721912, Second Lioutcnant, Columbus, Ohioe i
JAMES A, WRIGHT, 0798719, Second Lioutomant, PLiladelphia, Ponnsylveniae .
GILBERT A. PLASTER, 7-125, Flight officer, Turkey, TOX2S « *
CLARENCE A. BECK, 34257683, Staff Sorgoant, ‘Anston-Salen, North Sane ye
HENRY S. BREIZO, 52286464, staff Sergeant, Elmira, New Yorke 3
VALTER Pa BROIGH, 37121042, Staff Sorgoant, Adrian, Minnesota. : |
ROBERT Je COURTRIGHT , 39826917, Staff Sergeant, Salt Lake Citys Utahe :
JOWN R. DEBIASE, 15084278, Staff Sergeant, Tndbor, Ponnsylvaniae : |
GEORGE B. PRAZIAR, 1890770, staff gorgoant, Rarlysvillo, Virginia.
TLLIAM S. GOUIZ, 141041355, Staff Sergoont,. Pratt City, Alabomae A
TLLIAM He HOPAUIS, 14124707 starr Sergeant, Bolton, South Carolinas
2K (MMI) KIZUEL, ison, malt Sergecnt, Monorva, Ohioe .
ALVIS Ti. IARI, $Oh OGL) Stott Gerycanty Verriuan, Tonnegsode.
EARL &. MiZSAP, 4S O4ANEE , ite OS ¢ga%., Lo duntor, Kantucky. |
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CHD! A. TONENVIER, BOLOALIY, tage sopgeant, Ludlow, Kontuolgs
PHILIP H. PRON, JR, 68156455, Sr coant, Jnauion, Toxase s |
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EDWARD G. GEHRT, 36224892, Sorgoant, Monnsha, Yiisconsine — ‘
LOYD E. JORDAN, 31151007, Sorsoaxt, Capo Blizabeth, lainos ‘
ANDREW (NII) MAGOSH, 33287447, sorgeant, Mcfoesport, Ponnsylvanioe
EDVARD Qe RIVOZ, 38123102, Sergoaut, Denvor, Coloradoe :
CHESTER M. SHARF, 32309411, Sorgeant, Bayonne, New Jorseye
HARRY Le SIMONS, 35384830, Sergeant, Akron, Ohioe re *
REGINALD E. SIMS, 34345669, Sergoant, Madison, Mississipple | +
KERMIT (MI) SNYDER, 35391057, Sergeant, Elkins, vest wirginiae
ROBERT J. TOMPKINS, 12045099, Sergeant, Watertown, Now Yorke >
ALDXANDER (NMI) WALKER, 35412440, sorgeant, Cleivornc, Ohioe
DAVID A. WOOD, 6708982, Sorgeant, Syracuse, New Yorke
3. Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as arionded, and pursuant to “auth-
rity ¢ontained in Circuler No» 50, Heddquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the
letter, Headquaftors, NiAF, File 210.5, 30 may 1943, and the letter, Head= 5
| uarters, NASAF, File 210.5, dated 19 June 1943, the third (3rd) Oak-Leaf
cluster for Air Medal is,awarded to the following narod personnel, Air Corps,
| United States Army, residence os indicated, for neritorious achievement while
| participating in five (5) sorties against the enemy: — ee
| WALTER M. BURT, 0790790, First Licutemnt, Hattiesburg, Mississippie
CHARLES F. CLO, 0793757, First Lioutonant, Schonectady, New Yorke *
SAM J. KENT, 0725990, First Lieutenant, Houston, Texse 7
GORDON I. HASKETT, 0735997, Second Lieutenant, Brownlee, Oregone 7 e
DAVID S. PERKINS, 0797060, Sccond Lieutenant, Lumpkin, Goorgiae » .
JACK E. ROBINSON, 0732977, Second Lieutonant, Columbia, Missourie 2
IAURENCE (NII) SIMELIUS, JR., 0733361, Second Licutenant, Bronx, NeYeCoy NeYo
WILLIAM E. STAFFORD, 0661676, Second Lieutomnt, Garland, North Carolinne
THOUAS N. HANCOCK, 13033695, Sergeant, Bassatts, Virginians
4, Under tho provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to “auth-
ority ¢omtained in Circule* Nos 50, Weddquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the
letter, Headquafterr, [ii File 210.65, 30 May 1943,, and the letter, Head-
-yertors, NASAF, File 21055, deted 19 guno 1943, tho Fourth (4th)’Oak-Leaf ~
“lustor for Air ;‘edol is ayarded to the following named personnel, Air Corps,
nited Statos Arny rcsidenceas iniicated, for moritorious achievement while
articipating in fivo (5) aortzes against the enomy: tose
DONALD F. PARRO, 0664639, Pire~ Lieutenant, Chicago, Illinoise
4 ROY L, ATHERTON, OF 061? * Hecorna TL sutenunb, Benrl, Tllinols.s .
“i ROWRTSOM By GIUHAM, O72HESH coord Taowbonant, Horood, Californias
SOLOMON J. CROSS, 19061864, Borpeont, »reuno, California é
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IBIS S. DOAN, 58024424, Sergoant, oklahona city, Oklahoma,
JACK C. MBEKS, 15070522, Sorgoant, charleston, Wost Virginine
ALFRED Je SOUSA, 11042802, Sergeant, Lowell, Messachuséttse
5s Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as afonded, afd pursuant to auth
ority éontained in Girculat No. 50, Hesdquartors, MTOUSA, 5 April 1945, tho
letter, Headquaftors, MAAF, Filo 21065, 30 lay 1943, and the lotter, Hopd= 4
quarters, NASAF, Filo 210.5, dated 19 June 1945, tho First ‘(1st) Silver Oak-
Teaf Cluster, in lieu of the fifth bronzé onk-Leaf Cluster, for Air Medél is
cwardod to the following named porsomol, Air Corpsy United States Amy,
residence as indicated, for neritorious achievopent while participating in
five (5) sortios against tho enomy: :
JACK S. KEY, 0725991, Socond Lieutenant, San Antonio, Temse _
WILLIAM J. GARRATT, 35273508, Si-.‘f Sergeant, Youngstown, Ohioe
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ROBERT F, NATION, 36018619, Staff sorgoant, Chicago, Tllinoise | e if =|
: JOHN E. SHAFFER, 15023628, staff Sergoant, Elkins, test Virginine eee
JOHN If DRABAWT, 15038657, Sorgeant, Honestoad, Pormsylvanine pes aid
EDUARD M. KUYKENDALL, 18060827, Sorgecnt, jicodville, Texase tee
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Ge Undor the provisions of AR S00-45, as amended, and pursuant to“auth- =
ority Contained in Circuler Noe 50, Hleddquartors, HATOUSA, 5 April 1945), he jeceenie
letter, Headquarters, MAF, File 210.5, 30 lay 1943, and the letter, Head=
quarters, NASAF, Filo 210.5, dated 19 June 1943, tho sixth (Sth) Osl-Loaf Sapa”
Cluster for Air Modal is awarded to the following named personnel, Air Corps;
United States Army, rosidence as indicated, for meritorious achievenent whil =
participating in five (5) sorties against the enamys —- Bie ea aa
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ALIEN Re BOOSKA, 6138138, Staff Sergeant, Hartford, Conncctioute — Rees Bees
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ARNOLD Ge BROW, 11054292, staff sergeant, Milton, Messachusottse Lo Saeaie hs
scam Tie COBIZR, 17005665, staff sorgoant, Rapid city, South Dakotas
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VICTOR F» ERDEIAC, 15063673, Staff sergeant, Gary, Indianas
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GLEN Le GORDON, 39091120, staff sergeanty wilejoy Cniaferine = ee
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IZSLEE L. HOLLY, 19074575, staff sorgeant, Bucky Tmebingtont | |
PUGR E, NUNN, 15084958, staf? sorgoant, Wmplo Hoights, chic, °
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GEORGE B. SUM, A BOBPLOF , BeOLE sorgonnt, C coro, Illinoise
POR OS A ee SSS SS a aa
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FORMS? 8, PLABCE, 85260481, Sorgonnt, Pitteburgh, Ponneylvaning
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SOSE FE BU My Ti, 11071645, Sargeant, Bovorloy, Massachusetts,
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_ 7+ Under tho provisions of AR 600-45, as ahondod, afd pursuant to auth-
ority sontainod in Circular Noe Heddquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1946, the
letter, Hoadqunfters. NAA; Pilu 210¢5, 30 imy 1943, and the letter, Head=
quarters, NASAF, File 210.6, dated 19 June 1943, tho Sevonth:(7th) Oak-Loaf ~
Cluster for Air Modal ts awarded to tho following named personnel, Air Corps:
United States Army, rosidence os indtoated, for meritorious achiovemont whilc
participating in-five (6) sorbivs ugainst the enemys = é
BJORN (NMI) AHLIN, 0725854, First Jicutonant, Canton, North Carolina,
VICTOR A. CARPINB, 0725262, First Lieutenant, Ronton. taskingtone :
STDPHEN Vi. ROSBK, 83266168, Staff Sergoant, Pittsburg, Ponnsylvanin.
HARRY J. SOLTIS, 32236930, Staff Sergoant, Koyport, New Jorsoyo |
MELVIN Wi. TUDDER, 39015%20, staff Sergeant, san Jose, Californias |
JOHN F. WHELAN, 51105617, Staff sergeant, New Haven, Connecticute
JOHN (NMI) WHITE, 34151532, staff sorgoant, talker, Louisianao
GEORGE J. NEUNER, 36161105, Sergeant, Detroit, Michigans |
CHARLES C. OURY, 37107546, sorgoant, Roland, Arkansase —
ARTHUR B. RAYMOND, 16036859; Sorpeant, O2k Park, Illinoise
8. Under:the provisions of AR 600-25, as arionded, afid pursuant to “auth
ority Contained in Circuiaf Noe 50, fieddquarters, NATOUSA, 5 April 1943, the
letter, Héadquartors, WAAF, File 210.5, 30 May 1943, and tho letter, Head- |
quareters, NASAF, File 21005, dated 19 Juno 1925, the Bighth (8th) oak-Leaf ~ |
Cluster for Air Medal is awarded to the following named persconnol, Air Corps: |
wnited States Arny, residonce’as indicatec, for meritorious achievement whilc
participating in five (5) sorties against tho onemy: : |
JAMES F. NEELY, JR.; 0725337, First Lioutonant, Tulsa, Oklahoma « 3 ;
FREDERICK N. STAHL, 0437640, First Lieuterant, Galt; Californias
GEORGE A. LBBOTT, 0729804, Second Lieutenant, Oakdale, California,
ARTHUR J. KUUEF, 0728220, Second Lieutenant, San Antonio, Toxase
BUELL if. OBERHOLSER, 0729561, Socond Lieutenant, San luis Obispo, Californi:
KENNETH Ne BEMIS, 16023992, Techrical Sergeant, Birchwood, Wisconsine |
\NTHONY J. BREITEGGER, 13076966, Tochnical Sorgoant, Philadolphia, Pennae
BRRIL Le RODERICK, 39450212, Technical Sorgeant, Dayton, Washingtone
FRANK G, WESSAIZ, 37115756, ‘lechnioul Sergeant, Codar Rapids, Towas
JAUES Ti KERNS g 16071762, Start Sorgen, Blxins, Vest Virginda,
FALL Ko RISLBY, 19049024, Stull Sergeant, sun Pedro, California.
| AGAR Ty ROSBK, 39206108, Storr Borgoant, Pittsburg, Ponnsylvanine j
, MLA Ly SHEER, 15021618, Btall sergeant, Six Mile Run, Pennsylvanias
Wits’ J, SOLPIS, 52286950, atafL Sergeant, Noyport, New Jorgoye 7
RUA TREC PED a
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(Le, Ha, 301st Bou cp (it) AAP, Awards and D corations, 28 August 1945).
” ELMER C, SPRARANCA, 15043) 82, otaff gorgeant, Baltinoro, Merylande
JONALD C. HOLVERSON, 16092770, Sergeant, Larson, Yisconsine
ALTER F. JONES, 59607317, Sergoant, Monida, ljontante — .
| 9. Under tho provisions of AR 600-45, an afionde?, afd pursuant to auth-
ority contained in Circulaf fo. 50, teddquartors, WiTOUSA, 6 April 1945, tho
letter, Moadquartors, MAI, File 21005, 30 Mmy 1946, and the letter, Hoad~
Quarters, NASAF, Fils 21005, dated 19 Juno 104%, the Ninth (9th) Oak-Loaf ——~
Clustor for Air Mo¢al is awar’2d uo tho following named personnel, Lir Corps,
United Statos Army, rosidenco ds indicated, for meritorious achievement while
Participating in five (5) sortios agai net tho onony + ,
EARL J. BIBB, 0726315, First Lieutonant, Nashvillo, Tennessece Z
VICTOR J. Lai, 0725170, First Lioutonant, Oakland, Californias 5
JACK (IMT) NOIE, 0659018, First Lioutemnt, Lovirgton, New Loxicos |
WILBER Wi. RAFFENSBERGER, 0789028, First Idcutonant, Elizabothtowm, Ponnie | |
| KENNETH Ue SLUER, 0791512, First Lioutomnt, New Kensington, Ponnsylvanine
JAKE A. VALTERS, 0662010, First Jieutenant, Cascy, Tllinoise é
JAMES H. GANT, Rey 0660985, Second Lioutemnt, Clarksvillo, Pomnessece
CONNELL G. KORB, 0729635, Second Lieutenant, Ams tordam, Uissourie a
TAROLD S. PAULSON, 0729292, Secord Licutenant, West Alliss Wisconainy tine
OY J. SMITH, 0728757, Second Lioutenant, Albion, Nobrackn. 8 i ee s
UGENE R. ULRICH, 0560956, Second Licutonant, Cape Girardeau, Visconsine
iJAL C. CURCIO, 15008740, Technical Sergeant, Philadelphia, Pomisylvanias '-
WILLARD E. HOEFT, 20651967, Technical Sergeant, Chippowa Falls, Visconsine
JOEN S. RUDOLF, 1600677, Too's1ical Sergeant, Pleinficld, New Jorsoye
FRANK G, 7ESSAIB, STI 5756p Technical Sorgoant, coder Rapids, ‘Towa.’ =i
THOUAS J. WILLIAMS, 36045840, nocze-test Sorgeant, Ven, Texase ee
CLIFFORD Me, BAUMGARTNER, 56482547, staff Sorgoant, Bvansvillo, Indiana. «
PAUL He CAMPBELL, 35250569, staff Sorgeant, Voedorsburg, Tndianne &
HOJARD Me HAYES, 55406191, Staff Sorgoant, Lafayette » Ohioe
JALES V', -KEINS, 15071762, Staff Sorgoant, Blkins, test Virginia. 4a at a
z . bs niga +
UILLIAM Fe, ITCH, IRs, 12058007, Stafr sorgoant, "Norris Plate, Now Joreey. — a
WSC» WEIIB, 110296-7, stage sercoant, Dridgomator, Yaines di : et
TELUS G. LOKGON, 16078097, statt forgoant, Darlington, Vaevoneing! Pie |
FOND, TOYSE, 0240008, gtatt sorgoont, PLtteburghy Ponnaylvantas - .
LLL be WIE, 16084069, staff gorgoant, Rookford, Tlinciae % |
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| (Ltr, Ha, S01st Bomb Gp (It) AAI, Awards and Decorations, 28 nugust 19456)
DONALD C. HOLVERSON, 16092770, Sorgonnt, Larson, i/iscor sine
10. Undor tho provinions of AN 600-45, as afiendod and pursuant to duth-
ority Gontainod in Cirowlof lio» 7, Hotdquarters, NATOUSA; 5 April 194%, tho
lotter, Hoadquartors, NOAP, Fic 410.5, 30 May 1943, and tho lotter, oad
; quartorsy NGAP, Wil2 21¢e5y-dated, 19-June-19455 the Second—(2nd) Silver Chie
Leaf Cluster, in lic of tho tonth bronzé Oak-Leaf Cluster, for Air Neddél is
awarded to the following named personnol, Air Corps, United Stats sriy,
residence as indicated, for meritc rious achiovomont whilo participating in
) five (5) sortics against tho onomy: h
DAVID R. KANA, 15070073, Staff Sorgoant, Youngstown, Ohioe H |
WILLIAM H. KBICH, JR., 12038007, staff sorgeant, Morris Plains, Now Jefsoys
11. Under tho: provisons’ of AR’ 600-45, as anénded, and pursuant to suth=
ority containcd in Circular Noe 50, Hodédquartors, WATOUSA, 5 April 1945, the
letter, Headquarters, MAAP, File 210.5, 30 May 1943, and the lettor, Head-
quarters, NASAF, Filo 210.5, dated 19 June 1943, the Bloventh (11th) oak-Leai
Cluster for Air }edal is awarded to tho following nemed persormmol, Air Corps ~
United Statos Arm, residence as indicated, for meritorious achiovenent whil
participating in’ fivo (5) sorties against the enemy: x!
CHARLES L. MCQUAID, 37162256, Technical Sorgeant, North Mapes, Minnosotte
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THOMAS Re ROBER, ©
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Adjutant.
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