Childs, Marvin Edward, Col

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Colonel
Last AFSC
00E-Unknown AFSC
Last AFSC Group
AFSC Unknown
Primary Unit
1963-1963, 00E, Office of Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), Department of the Air Force, Pentagon
Service Years
1943 - 1964
Colonel

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Home State
Nebraska
Nebraska
Year of Birth
1920
 
This Military Service Page was created/owned by SSgt Robert Bruce McClelland, Jr. to remember Childs, Marvin Edward, Col USAF(Ret).

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Contact Info
Home Town
Valley, Nebraska
Last Address
Melbourne, Florida
Date of Passing
Mar 29, 1998
 
Location of Interment
Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Section 66, Site 4343-A

 Official Badges 

Headquarters Air Force Commander Headquarters Command, USAF Air Training Command (ATC)

Secretary of Defense Service Air Force Retired


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Order of DaedaliansMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)Arlington National Cemetery (VLM)
  1964, Order of Daedalians - Assoc. Page
  1964, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) - Assoc. Page
  1998, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) (Arlington, Virginia)


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

Early in his career he was a fighter pilot andlater was unit commander and staff officer. His final assignment was as Executive Officer with the U.S. Representative NATO Standing Group in the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon from Jul 1963 until he was medically retired Oct 22, 1964.

His DFC citation:

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Captain
Division: 9th Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:

Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 264 (November 9, 1944)

CITATION:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Marvin Edwards Childs (ASN: 0-26300), United States Army Air Forces, for heroic achievement while participating in aerial flight in the European Theater of Operations on 17 August 1944. Demonstrating superb flying skill and courage he led his flight of _-38 type aircraft to attack an enemy anti-aircraft emplacement. Under his bold leadership the flight destroyed the gun position, thus enabling the balance of the squadron to inflict heavy damage on a motor convoy hauling vital material. His brave and daring actions were responsible in large measure for the destruction of vital enemy equipment, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces.

   
Other Comments:

Sources:
http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1938
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/487657/marvin-edward-childs
https://www.westpointaog.org/memorial-article?id=ae401135-bfa8-48de-ab66-0b3922bbf2b6
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91873
https://www.ancestry.com

   


WWII - European Theater of Operations/Ardennes Alsace Campaign (1944-45)
From Month/Year
December / 1944
To Month/Year
January / 1945

Description
During their offensive in the Ardennes the Germans drove into Belgium and Luxembourg, creating a great bulge in the line. For some time the weather was bad, but when it cleared the Allies could send their planes to assist their ground forces by bombing and strafing the enemy’s columns, dropping paratroops and supplies, and interdicting the enemy’s lines of communications. By the end of January 1945 the lost ground had been regained and the Battle of the Bulge, the last great German offensive, was over.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
December / 1944
To Month/Year
January / 1945
 
Last Updated:
Sep 1, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
Units Participated in Operation

763rd Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)

355th Wing - Desert Lightning

 
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

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