World War II Honoree

Michael M. Greco

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Tom, John & Gina

Relationship

Sons & Daughter

HE WAS AN AERIAL GUNNER. ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 16, 1940 AND RETIRED AUG 31, 1964. HE COMPLETED 25 BOMBING MISSIONS OVER GERMANY. WHEN SERVING IN ENGLAND HE WAS ASSIGNED TO A B-17 BOMBER CREW AS AN AERIAL GUNNER. RECEIVED MEDALS OF HONOR, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, FOREIGN SERVICE AWARD, NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON WITH 3 BATTLE STARS AND AN AIR FORCE OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER.