World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas P. Ahern, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Springfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Ahern Clan Association
SERGEANT, GLIDER MECHANIC IN 303RD TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON OF 442ND TROOP CARRIER GROUP. SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, GERMANY AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.