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May 23, 1920 – September 25, 2002

Earl Gordon

Personal Information

Birthplace: Miles, Texas

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army Air Corps

Unit: 388 Bomb Sq

Theater of Operation: Pacific

Enlisted / Commissioned: Jun 5, 1942

Discharged: Jan 12, 1946

Honored By: Wife, Lois M.; Son, Randy; and Daughter, Patricia

Biography

Earl was crew chief for Lt. Col M.W. Johnson. He was the recipient of numerous awards and citations including: the victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon, Good conduct Medal, and Distinguished Service Medal.

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