Melvin Barkov

Military
The insignia of the 544th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group. media-395076.jpg FRE 5133 The insignia of the 544th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 5133 - The insignia of the 544th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.

•Awarded the Good Conduct Medal on 15 January 1944.

•Reclassified from Military Occupation Specialty 911 (Armorer) to MOS 683 (Bombsight Mechanic) on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #92 dated 28 April 1945.

•Attached to the 547th Bombardment Squadron for Rations, Quarters and Administration effective 21 June 1945 on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #121 dated 20 June 1945.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Philadelphia, PA, USA 24 September 1942 Private, Branch Immaterial

Born

Pennsylvania, USA

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The insignia of the 544th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.

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