James Mannion

816 BS

James J Mannion served his country in World War II with the 483rd Bombardment Group 816th Squadron.

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02/26/1945
General Order (GO)* : 967
(AM/1OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SGT
Hometown: Fair Oaks PA


03/25/1945
General Order (GO)* : 1744
(AM/2OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SSGT
Hometown: Fair Oaks PA


05/11/1945
General Order (GO)* : 3129
(AM/3OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SSGT
Hometown: Fair Oaks PA


* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.

The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.


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