James Merritt

James B Merritt JR served his country in World War II with the 455th Bombardment Group .

Information on James Merritt 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 SGT Merritt. 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 James Merritt's military record please contact us.

09/01/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 3019
ST CLAIRSVILLE OH

09/20/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 3513
ST CLAIRSVILLE OH

10/18/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 4022
ST. CLAIRSVILLE OH

12/05/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

SSGT
GO: 4874
ST CLAIRSVILLE OH

12/06/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 4895
ST CLAIRSVILLE OH


The information on this page about James Merritt 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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