World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward E. Hancox
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Munhall, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Cheryl L. Gabriel
Relationship
Daughter
ENTERED SERVICE MARCH 17, 1943. SERVED IN 1537TH ARMY AIR FORCE AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND AS A CHEMICAL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND LUZON. RECEIVED AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLE DISCHARGE; DECEMBER 23, 1945.