Missing Status
ABMC Burial Unit
Headstone Photo URL:
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Thomas H. Durkin, First Lieutenant
World War II
| Service # | O-662252 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Unit | 319th Bomber Squadron, 90th Bomber Group, Heavy |
| Entered Service From |
Illinois
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| Date of Death | June 23, 1943 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized | Walls of the Missing Manila American Cemetery Taguig City, Philippines
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The Distinguished Flying Cross, established by Act of Congress on 6 July 1926, is awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. An act of heroism must be evidenced by voluntary action above and beyond the call of duty. Extraordinary achievement must have resulted in an accomplishment so exceptional and outstanding as to clearly set the individual apart from others in similar circumstances. Awards will only be made to recognize single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement, and not in recognition of sustained operations.
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Air Medal
The Air Medal, established by Executive Order on 11 May 1942 and amended by Executive Order on 11 September 1942, is awarded to a person who, while serving with the United States Armed Forces, has distinguished himself or herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight. Awards may recognize single acts of heroism or merit, or may recognize sustained meritorious service over a period of six months or more. The Air Medal primarily recognizes personnel on flight status requiring frequent participation in aerial flight. It may be awarded to personnel not on flight status whose duties require frequent flight other than in a passenger status. The Air Medal ranks behind the Distinguished Flying Cross in order of precedence.
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster