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MAJ Paul Jones Stach

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MAJ Paul Jones Stach

Birth
Texas, USA
Death
6 Jun 1944 (aged 26)
Mezidon-Canon, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France
Burial
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section H Site 178
Memorial ID
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Mother: Stefanie (Halta) Stach.

Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) Paul Jones Stach (ASN: 0-409775), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 455th Bombardment Squadron, 323rd Bombardment Group (M), 9th Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 6 June 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Major Stach on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Mother: Stefanie (Halta) Stach.

Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) Paul Jones Stach (ASN: 0-409775), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 455th Bombardment Squadron, 323rd Bombardment Group (M), 9th Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 6 June 1944, against enemy targets in the European Theater of Operations. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Major Stach on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

Inscription

MAJ, 455 AAF BOMB SQ WORLD WAR II


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  • Created by: ShaneO
  • Added: Jan 2, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63652649/paul_jones-stach: accessed ), memorial page for MAJ Paul Jones Stach (14 Dec 1917–6 Jun 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63652649, citing Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; Maintained by ShaneO (contributor 47009366).