Serviceman
Homer E Abbott
816thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (23 August 1944), 1LT (27 September 1944)
- Hometown
- HUNTINGTON WV; Huntington WV; Huntington, WV
- Also written
- Homer Abbott
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 79
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Abbot, Homer E (816th; sources 483bg-record)
Crews
- Robert P. Goesling Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1039 | 2LT |
| 23 August 1944 | Silver Star | 2791 | 2LT |
| 27 September 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3664 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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