George "Michael" Francis Mero jr
Era | Korean War |
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Branch | U.S. Air Force |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 36 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Unit Award w/2 OLC, Prisoner of War, Good Conduct w/2 Stars, American Defense Service w/2 Stars, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense Service, Longevity Service Award W/4 OLC, Philippine Defense w/1 Star, Philippine Liberation, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Michael served in the 89th Quartermaster Airborne, Battle of Southern Philippines. Captured in the Philippines and transported to Japan on the "Hell Ships" 1941-1945.