Leroy Byrd

Leroy Byrd JR served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group .

Information on Leroy Byrd 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 Byrd. 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 Leroy Byrd's military record please contact us.

MIA (Missing In Action)

First Lieutenant Leroy Byrd is MIA 20 January 1944.

Missing Air Crew Report 1: 01953

11/25/1943
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: GO 27

Amarillo TX

11/25/1943
AM/OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 27

Amarillo TX

11/25/1943
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 27

Amarillo TX

11/25/1943
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 27

Amarillo TX

11/25/1943
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: GO 27
Amarillo TX

03/09/1944
AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 111
Amarillo TX

03/09/1944
AM/6OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 111
Amarillo TX

03/09/1944
AM/7OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 116
Amarillo TX


The information on this page about Leroy Byrd 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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