Edward McCormack

S/Sgt. Edward Frederick McCormack was assigned to the 301st BG 32nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Tail Gunner.

S/Sgt. Edward Frederick McCormack

Tail gunner with 32nd Squadron, 301 BG was born on September 15, 1925 and succumbed to cancer on May 22, 1992 ( his wedding anniversary!).

He was 66 years of age. He is survived by his wife Agnes and their two children John and Judith. He lived in South Holland, Illinois. He is buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

11/16/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4521

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Sgt

02/14/1945

General Order (GO)* : 667

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Sgt

04/02/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2039

AM/2OLC 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.

4/2/1945 General Orders 2039 AM


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