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Sparks, Hollis R.

Date of birth:
November 5th, 1922 (Gholson/Texas, United States)
Service number:
18 124 919
Nationality:
American

Biography

Hollis R Sparks enlisted on July 28th, 1943 and served as Armorer with the 459th Fighter Squadron. Between February 8th, 1944 and October 8th, he served in Burma. He was honorably discharged on November 10th, 1945 at the Seperation Center Camp Fannin, Texas.
He was also entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 15th, 1943
Received with hanger "CARBINE".
Sharpshooter Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Awarded on:
November 10th, 1945
Honorable Service Lapel Button / Honorable Discharge Emblem
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1945
Awarded with two bronze campaign stars for "BURMA" and "CENTRAL BURMA".

General Orders Nr. 33, War Department (1945).
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

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