Vernon Young

2nd Lt. Vernon R Young was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.

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

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 731

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 731

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 731

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

08/15/1944

General Order (GO)* : 2548

AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

08/25/1944

General Order (GO)* : 2861

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st 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.

3/5/1944


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