Richard Edelen

Richard Edelen served his country in World War II with the 2nd Bombardment Group 49th Squadron.

Information on Richard Edelen 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 Edelen. 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 Edelen's military record please contact us.

01/20/1945
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 300
TOLEDO OH

03/07/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 1218
Toledo OH

04/02/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2029
Toledo OH

04/22/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2644
Toledo OH

05/16/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 3234
Toledo OH

05/25/1945
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 3445
Toledo OH


The information on this page about Richard Edelen 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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