Herman Shay

2nd Lt Herman A Shay was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

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The following information on Herman Shay 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 2nd Lt Shay. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Herman Shay's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

04/09/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2224

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt.

05/02/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2965

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

* 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.

5/2/1945 General Orders 2965 AM


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