AIR COMMANDO Henry, Melvin Philip

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Henry​

• FORENAME

Melvin Philip​

• UNIT

1 AC Group (319 Troop Carrier Squadron)​

• RANK

Corporal​

• NUMBER

33707504​

• DATE OF DEATH

18th June 1945​

• AGE

38​

• GRAVESITE

Manila American Cemetery, Philippines Tablets of the Missing​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

from Clearfield County, Pennsylvania​

born 8.11.1906 Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania​

son of Philip George Wilhelm and Florance Henry​

husband of Elva (nee Vale) Henry (1902-84) (1 daughter)​

1 year high school​

semi-skilled transportation worker in civilian life​

employed by National Supply Copmany, Ann bridge, Pennsylvania​

married (Lealyn Henry)​

resided Good Street, Houtzdale, Pennsylvania (draft card)​

16.10.1940 draft card Houtzdale, Pennsylvania​

enlisted 26.10.1943 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania​

awards DFC with oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters​

kicker​

C-47B (43-48730)​

MIA near Warazup, Burma​

declared dead 19.,6.1946​