William Shinko

William G Shinko served his country in World War II with the 52nd Fighter Group 5th Squadron.

Information on William Shinko 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 Shinko. 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 William Shinko's military record please contact us.

10/28/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 4234
Cleveland OH

12/17/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 5040
CLEVELAND OH

01/16/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 241
Cleveland OH

03/24/1945
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1735
Cleveland OH

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

1LT
GO: 3031
Cleveland OH


The information on this page about William Shinko 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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