Conroy, Paul Francis

Nationality:: American

Biography

Conroy was a "Hump" pilot in the Air Transport Command, China-Burma-India theater, 1942-43. He flew transports from Assam, India into China and transported members of Doolittle's Raiders from China after the bombing of Tokyo.

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Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: ATC in CBI

American Defence Service Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: ATC, CBI theater

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: ATC, CBI theater

"Hump" transport pilot, 1942-43

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: ATC, CBI theater

For the evacuation of wounded and civilians from the Irrawaddy valley during the Battle of Burma.

American Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: ATC, CBI theater

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

World War Two Victory Medal

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- National Archives and Records Administration, National Personnel Records Center - "Rhode Island Heroes" by John Fawcett