Earnest Ritz

Earnest C Ritz JR served his country in World War II with the 99th Bombardment Group .

Information on Earnest Ritz is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on TSGT Ritz. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Earnest Ritz's military record please contact us.

07/07/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

TSGT
GO: 1627
Tulsa OK

08/20/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 2695
WINFIELD KS

09/13/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

TSGT
GO: 3332
TULSA OK

10/30/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT
GO: 4258
Tulsa OK


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