Melvin Ray Cole
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Air Force |
Rank | Chief Master Sergeant |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 65 |
323rd Bomb Group-456th Bomb Sqd.
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
MEDALS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal w/5 Silver OLC, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct w/4 OLC, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/1 Star, Korean Service, Vietnam Service w/1 Star, Vietnam Campaign w/Bar
An Engineer-Aerial Gunner, Mel Was responsible for his B-26's total air worthiness. He flew multiple combat missions including D-Day France (June 6, 1944). With great admiration, your family.
B-26 Marauder "Weary Willie"