Thomas Commerford

Sgt Thomas J Commerford was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Tail Gunner.

Lt. Bob Derry's crew at Mac Dill Field in October 1944. Thomas is in back row 3rd from left. - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Lt. Bob Derry's crew at Mac Dill Field in October 1944. Thomas is in back row 3rd from left.

Tail Gunner, Sgt. Thomas Commerford (middle back row) at Foggia, Italy 1945 with fellow NCO Crew Members; Blair, Clardy, Conley, Griffiths. Photo taken by crew member Fred Keener - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Tail Gunner, Sgt. Thomas Commerford (middle back row) at Foggia, Italy 1945 with fellow NCO Crew Members; Blair, Clardy, Conley, Griffiths. Photo taken by crew member Fred Keener

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

03/17/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1485

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Sgt.

04/24/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2712

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: S/Sgt

* 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.

3/17/1945 General Orders 1485 AM


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