World War II Honoree

Michael J. Hand, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Farmington, Michigan

Honored By

The Hand Family

Relationship

Wife & Children

RECEIVED COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 1942; SERVED IN EASTERN MANDATES, WESTERN PACIFIC AND AIR OFFENSIVE OF JAPAN; EARNED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, DISTRICT UNIT BADGE, 1ST BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AMERICAN DEFENSE RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND VICTORY MEDAL. SEPARATED FROM ACTIVE DUTY MAY 21, 1946 WITH THE RANK OF MAJOR, SERVED TEN YEARS IN RESERVE.