George Gaines

George Gaines JR served his country in World War II with the 465th Bombardment Group 781st Squadron.

Information on George Gaines 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 2LT Gaines. 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 George Gaines's military record please contact us.

09/11/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 3293

GRANDFIELD OK

10/23/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 4100
MIA
GRANDFIELD OK

02/26/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2LT
GO: 973
Sulphur OK

02/26/1945
PH
Purple Heart (PH)

2LT
GO: 974
WIA 10/13/44
Sulphur OK


The information on this page about George Gaines 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.

This information is by no means complete, we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession.

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