Melvin Derry

Melvin L Derry served his country in World War II with the 465th Bombardment Group .

Information on Melvin Derry is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SGT Derry. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Melvin Derry's military record please contact us.

06/15/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 1071
Baltimore MD

07/03/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1527
Baltimore MD

08/22/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 2759
Baltimore MD

09/29/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

SSGT
GO: 3712
BALTIMORE MD

10/18/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 4023
BALTIMORE MD


The information on this page about Melvin Derry has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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