Melvin Sayrs

Melvin E Sayrs served his country in World War II with the 98th Bombardment Group .

Information on Melvin Sayrs 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 Sayrs. 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 Melvin Sayrs's military record please contact us.

02/13/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 46
Knoxville IL

03/14/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 141
Knoxville IL

05/07/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 380
BEARDSTOWN IL

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2257
Lubbock TX

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2257
Lubbock TX

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2275
Newark NJ

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2275
Newark NJ

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2LT
GO: 2277
CINCINNATI OH

08/02/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2LT
GO: 2277
CINCINNATI OH


The information on this page about Melvin Sayrs 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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