Joseph Shields

Joseph E Shields JR served his country in World War II with the 449th Bombardment Group 719th Squadron.

Information on Joseph Shields 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 Shields. 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 Joseph Shields's military record please contact us.

11/17/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 4531
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MO

03/02/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1107
Richmond Heights MO

03/30/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1909
Richmond Heights MO

04/20/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2557
Richmond Heights MO


The information on this page about Joseph Shields 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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