World War II Honoree

Harrison Baroff

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Torrington, Connecticut

Honored By

Daughter

I WAS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, IN THE 58TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, 375TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP. INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA, WESTERN PACIFIC, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, AND LUZON. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS. RECEIVED CERTIFICATIONS: ARMY AIR FORCES TECHNICAL BADGE, AERIAL ENGINEER, SHARPSHOOTER WITH A CARBINE AND A MARKSMAN WITH A PISTOL. AVIATION BADGE, AIR CREW MEMBER. ISSUED LAPEL BUTTON: 24 DAYS LOST UNDER AW107.