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Hollembeak, Bernard E.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Tail Gunner B-17 "Cultured Vulture"
Received "for extraordinary achievement during numerous bombing attacks on Nazi military and industrial installations".

Tail Gunner on board of a Boeing B-17.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second AIr Medal received as an oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third Air medal received as a second oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth Air Medal received as a third oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fifth Air Medal received as a fourth oak leaf cluster for on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)

Sources

  • - St Petersburg Times, August 31st, 1944

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