Barney Ray Mecom

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Male

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Milton, Leflore, Oklahoma; Coffeeyville, Kansas

Birth Year

1925

Death Year

2024

  • Dates of Service

    1943 – 1946, 1950 – 1951

  • Conflicts

    Korea, World War II

  • Branch of Service

    Army

  • Military Unit

    398th Infantry Division

  • Highest Achieved Rank

    Corporal

Service Details

  • Bronze Star
  • Korean Service Medal
  • National Defense Medal
  • WWII Victory Ribbon
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • American Theater Ribbon
  • Distinguished Service Badge
  • Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) with star
  • Ranger School and Ski School
  • France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and Germany; Korea

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