McFarland, Bruce

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: First Lieutenant
Unit:: 340th Bombardment Squadron, 97th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: April 2nd, 1945

Letter with awarding:
"Bruce McFarland, 0-2060642, First Lieutenant, 340th Bom Sq, 97th Bomb Gp, Los Angeles, California. Navigator, Austria, 2 April 45. By command of Major General Twining"

Decoration handed over on 24th May 1945.

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit:: 340th Bombardment Squadron, 97th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

For actions between 16th October to 5th November 1944.

Sources

- DFC Awarding Letter

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