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4 State Hero - Orlin E Maritt

 
Name Orlin E Maritt
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Sgt
Home Town Coffeyville, KS
Wartime Service Dates World War II: 1943 - 1946
Wartime Locations European Theater of Operations
Major Battles Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland
Military Service Dates World War II: 1943 - 1946
Unit 94th Bomb Group, 8th Army Air Force
Accomplishments Completed nine missions as a member of a B-17 crew over European territory. Operated a 50 caliber machine gun from a tail position to fire at enemy aircraft and protect from enemy attack. Loaded, aimed, and fired gun, stripped and reassembed gun and was responsible for the routine maintenance of the gun.
Medals

Good Conduct Medal, PurpleHeart Medal, Air Medal

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