Name/Title
Military, Honorable Discharge Record, Delwin Merril BoomScope and Content
Honorable Discharge of Delwin Merril Boom from Fort Sheridan, Ill. He had blue eyes and brown hair, height was 5' 10 and he weighed 160 lbs. His date of active service was on January 13, 1941. His military occupational specialty was Administrative NCO and number 502. Mr. Boom served in the East Indies Papuan New Guinea and the Philippine Liberation Campaigns. He received decorations of 3 Battle Stars, American Defense Service Ribbon, A Good Conduct Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Battle Star, 6 Overseas Bars, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon. Mr. Boom also served in the WIS National Guard 3 years 1 month. His separation was AR 615-365 RR 1-1 Demobilization. Mr. Boom also received a Lapel Button and Revert to National Guard Status of Wis National Guard for disposition. Mr. Boom was discharged by Leland E. Rice Capt. F.Acquisition
Accession
2007.0018Source or Donor
Joy BoomAcquisition Method
Loan