William Shannon

William E Shannon served his country in World War II with the 14th Fighter Group .

Information on William Shannon 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 2LT Shannon. 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 Shannon's military record please contact us.

11/18/1943
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 22
Davenport IA

11/18/1943
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 22
Davenport IA

02/15/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 48
Davenport IA

04/08/1944
AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 181
Davenport IA

04/18/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 238
Davenport IA

04/25/1944
AM/6OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 279
Davenport IA

04/25/1944
AM/7OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 279
Davenport IA

05/23/1944
AM/8OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 595
Davenport IA

05/23/1944
AM/9OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 595
Davenport IA


The information on this page about William Shannon 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.

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