Melvin Ray Cole

Melvin Ray  Cole
Era Vietnam War
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"

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