Word Gidden

Word L Gidden served his country in World War II with the 455th Bombardment Group .

Information on Word Gidden 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 Gidden. 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 Word Gidden's military record please contact us.

04/05/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 167
El Campo TX

05/16/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 485
El Campo TX

06/24/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1288
El Campo TX

08/01/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2246
El Campo TX

12/11/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 4961
EL CAMPO TX


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