Swanson, Hjalmar

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: 69th Bombardment Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force, U.S. Army Air Forces

The Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters was for service as a Gunner in a B25 in the South Pacific from 7 Dec 43 to 7 Apr 45. His Service Record confirms that he was a crew member on 70 TOTAL STRIKES during the time period 7 Dec 43 to 7 Apr 45.

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Sources

Photo 1: Michael Swanson
- General Orders Number 25 , Headquarters Far East Air Forces APO 925-4 January 1945

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