Richard Derringer

Richard A Derringer served his country in World War II with the 451st Bombardment Group .

Information on Richard Derringer is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SGT Derringer. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Richard Derringer's military record please contact us.

01/30/1945
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 440
Defiance OH

02/10/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

SGT
GO: 576
Defiance OH

03/13/1945
DFC/1OLC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SGT
GO: 1369
Defiance OH

03/29/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1877
Defiance OH

05/12/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 3147
Defiance OH


The information on this page about Richard Derringer has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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