Leroy Ellis

Capt. Leroy E Ellis was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

Leroy E. Ellis passed away March 17, 2012. He was 92 years of age and he enjoyed 67 years of marriage with Constance L. Ellis

The following information on Leroy Ellis 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 Capt. Ellis. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Leroy Ellis's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

03/12/1943

 

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt.

05/24/1943

 

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt.

05/24/1943

General Order (GO)* : 124

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt.

08/29/1943

 

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt.

* 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.

3/12/1943 AM/OLC
5/24/1943 DFC/AM/OLC
8/29/1943 50 Misions
4/6/1943 PUC Presidential Unit Citation


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