Alva D. BESSEY

Registration numberO-696993
Grade
Second Lieutenant
Unit378th Fighter Squadron - 362nd Fighter Group
Division
9th Airforce
date of death22/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryA-17-19 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals

Air Medal
The Air Medal is awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has participated in an operational flight.

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.

Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.