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Akin, John Herbert (Sr.)
Akin, John Herbert (Sr.)
Date of birth:
1917 (Tennessee, United States)
Date of death:
February 25th, 1945
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: D. Row: 7. Grave: 19.
Service number:
O-420567
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
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Second World War (1939-1945)
Air Medal (AM)
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Second World War (1939-1945)
Air Medal (AM)
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Second World War (1939-1945)
Second AM received as bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first award.
Air Medal (AM)
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Second World War (1939-1945)
Third AM received as second bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first award.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Fourth AM received as third bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first award.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Fifth AM received as fourth bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first award.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
512th Fighter Squadron
,
406th Fighter Group
,
U.S. Army Air Forces
Sources
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John H. Akin | American Battle Monuments Commission
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