Herman Lykins

Herman F. Lykins served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group 341st Squadron.

Information on Herman Lykins 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 Lykins. 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 Herman Lykins's military record please contact us.

12/18/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 5053
DUNBAR WV

02/24/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 901
Dunbar WV

03/23/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1679
Dunbar WV

05/18/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 3260
Charleston WV

05/23/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 3375
Dunbar WV


The information on this page about Herman Lykins 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.

This information is by no means complete; we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession including digital copies. We will continue to add to this material as it becomes available.

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