Merlyn Gertsma

Merlyn B. Gertsma served his country in World War II with the 98th Bombardment Group 344th Squadron.

Information on Merlyn Gertsma 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 1LT Gertsma. 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 Merlyn Gertsma's military record please contact us.

12/26/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 5178
LYNNVILLE IA

02/24/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 907
Lynnville IA

04/16/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2426
Lindville IA


The information on this page about Merlyn Gertsma 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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