Hershel Akin

Hershel E Akin served his country in World War II with the 463rd Bombardment Group .

Information on Hershel Akin 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 TSGT Akin. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Hershel Akin's military record please contact us.

05/24/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

TSGT
GO: 619

Hawthorne CA

06/02/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 788

Hawthorne CA

06/02/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 789

Hawthorne CA

07/25/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 2058

Hawthorne CA


The information on this page about Hershel Akin has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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