Herbert Gaffney

S/Sgt. Herbert Gaffney was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.

S/Sgt. Herbert Gaffney passed away on November 5, 2002. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, at the intersection of Patton Drive and Eisenhower Drive.

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

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

02/03/1945

General Order (GO)* : 481

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Sgt

02/17/1945

General Order (GO)* : 11

PH Purple Heart

Purple Heart (PH)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SSGT

05/16/1945

General Order (GO)* : 3213

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 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.

5/16/1945 General Orders 3213 AM


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