Lieutenant Colonel Harold William Moll, USAF (original) (raw)

Lt. Col. Harold W. Moll
(1906 - 1967)

Lt Col Harold W. Moll,
Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX,
22 March 1955

Harold Moll was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 24th, 1906. Both of his parents came from Germany. He graduated from Reading High School in 1925. On 25 November 1925 he enlisted in the United States Army for three years, being discharged on 24 November 1928.

During his three-year enlistment, Private First Class Moll's principal duty was a gunner and searchlight operator. He was assigned to Fort Totten, ND

Upon his discharge Harold Moll returned to Reading. The 1930 census shows him living with an uncle, Robert Graul at 1125 Franklin Street. Harold Moll listed his occupation being a casual laborer. The census shows he had a brother, Fredrick, living at the same address.

On 16 April 1933, Harold Moll re-entered the armed forces, enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps in Philadelphia, PA. His initial duty was an Aircraft Mechanic, later becoming a crew chief in 1937.

His assignments are listed as follows:

His military record shows that Harold Moll was promoted to Corporal on 31 June 1936, and to Sergeant on 15 Sep 1937, eventually reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. His principal duty was as an Aircraft Mechanic, becoming a crew chief. On 15 May 1942, Harold Moll left the enlisted ranks and became a Warrant Officer. As a Warrant Officer, Harold Moll served as follows:

On 15 Aug 1943, Harold Moll received a reserve officer commission.�� His service was as follows:

After the war, Harold Moll remained in the Army Air Forces.��� His service was as follows:

On 26 November 1947, as a result of Transfer Order #1, Major Harold Moll was transferred to the Department of the Air Force.��� His USAF service was as follows:

Lt. Colonel Harold Moll retired from the United States Air Force on 13 November 1957.�� His military record shows the following awards:

Bronze Star

Good Conduct Medal

American Defense Service Medal

American Campaign Service Medal

World War II Victory Medal

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

USAAF Distinguished Unit Badge

Army Commendation Medal

Army Of Occupation Medal, World War II

National Defense Service Medal

Air Force Reserve Medal

Air Force Commendation Ribbon

After his retirement from the Air Force,� Harold Moll resided in San Antonio Texas.��� He died on December 5th , 1967 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.

His service numbers were as follows:

6773975 (Enlisted)

2103232 (Warrant Officer)

0518559 (Officer)