Richard G. Mercer
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Registration numberT-060767
Grade
Flight Officer
UnitGlider Horsa Pilot (#LJ135) / 86th Troop Carrier Squadron - 437th Troop Carrier Group - 53rd Troop Carrier Wing
Division
9th Troop Carrier Command
date of death07/06/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryCrestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas USA
Medals
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Air Medal
The Air Medal is awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has participated in an operational flight.
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
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Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
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WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.