Richard Higgins

Richard E Higgins served his country in World War II with the 465th Bombardment Group .

Information on Richard Higgins 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 Higgins. 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 Richard Higgins's military record please contact us.

06/15/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 1084

Bangor ME

06/28/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1414

Bangor ME

08/07/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2383
Bangor ME

09/10/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 3279

BANGOR ME

09/27/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 3666
BANGOR ME


The information on this page about Richard Higgins 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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