Yet another DD 214 Decoration Research

Good evening everyone- My great uncle was a B-17 pilot in north Africa/Italy, and retired a colonel. I would like to find out more about him. He didn't really tell us much of the war, just a couple stories of his B-17 windscreen getting blown out in mid-flight... twice... I really wish I video taped his funeral- the Air Force put on the most amazing & beautiful funeral I've ever seen in San Antonio. I mean, better than any funeral I've ever been to period.

Thanks for any information you may have. I have figured out most of it, but the Decorations are a bit cryptic. Even Google is a bit confused.

AM,

Ltr,

Hq97BombGp,

43,

(P);AFCM,

P3SOG6,

DAF,

61,

(P);JSCM,

GO15,

USARSO,

63,

(P);EAMECM;

ADSM;

ACM;

WWIIVN;

AFLSA(W/5);

NDSM(W/1);

AFCM,

W/1 OLC,

DAF,

Oct 68//

Thanks all- I know that is a lot of abbreviations, and the family appreciates your time.

 

Here is a link that will get you started:

Awards and decorations of the United States Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You might be able to talk to an Air force recruiter or your local Veteran's Affairs office, they both have books that will explain the abreviations.