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First Name: Earl

Last Name: Hall

Birthplace: Coryell County, TX, USA

Gender: Male



Branch: U.S. Army Air Forces (1941 - 1947)



Home of Record: Crawford, TX
Middle Name: O.



Date of Birth: 25 October 1913

Date of Death: 11 January 1946 (Official)

MIA Date: 01 February 1943

Rank: Major

Years Served:
Earl Oxford Hall

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Earl Oxford Hall

Major, U. S. Army Air Force

Silver Stars

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 4 (1943)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Earl O. Hall (ASN: 0-325099), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with the 42d Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 55 (1943)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Earl O. Hall (ASN: 0-325099), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with the 42d Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Air Corps) Earl O. Hall (ASN: 0-325099), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 42d Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 140119   Created by: MHOH

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