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Conroy, Paul Francis

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Conroy was a "Hump" pilot in the Air Transport Command, China-Burma-India theater, 1942-43. He flew transports from Assam, India into China and transported members of Doolittle's Raiders from China after the bombing of Tokyo.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
ATC in CBI
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
ATC, CBI theater
American Defence Service Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
ATC, CBI theater
"Hump" transport pilot, 1942-43
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
ATC, CBI theater
For the evacuation of wounded and civilians from the Irrawaddy valley during the Battle of Burma.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
ATC, CBI theater
American Campaign Medal

Sources

  • - National Archives and Records Administration, National Personnel Records Center - "Rhode Island Heroes" by John Fawcett

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