Walter Shay
Sgt. Walter Ellis Shay was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Gunner.


Walter in 1942

Walter at Alamogordo, New Mexico - 1942
The following information on Walter Shay 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 Sgt. Shay. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Walter Shay's military record please contact us.
Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: Sgt. |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: Sgt. |
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* 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.
4/6/1943
3/12/1943 AM/2OLC
5/24/1943 DFC AM/3OLC
2/25/1944 DUC
4/6/1943 DUC
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