William Merrigan

William J Merrigan served his country in World War II with the 98th Bombardment Group .

Information on William Merrigan 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 SSGT Merrigan. 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 William Merrigan's military record please contact us.

01/01/1943
SS
Silver Star

SGT
GO: 1
Winton PA

01/01/1943
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 1

01/01/1943
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

SSGT
GO: 1

01/08/1943
SS
Silver Star

SGT
GO: 4

04/02/1943
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 53

Winten PA

04/02/1943
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 53

Winton PA

04/07/1945
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 2162
Winton PA

04/16/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 2429
MIA
Winton PA


The information on this page about William Merrigan 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.

This information is by no means complete; we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession including digital copies. We will continue to add to this material as it becomes available.

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