William Kirby

William D Kirby served his country in World War II with the 465th Bombardment Group 782nd Squadron.

Information on William Kirby 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 1LT Kirby. 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 William Kirby's military record please contact us.

11/13/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 4475
GRANITE FALLS NC

03/02/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1111
Granite Falls NC

04/18/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2502
Granite Falls NC

05/17/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 3241
Granite Falls NC


The information on this page about William Kirby 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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