Serviceman
Sherman B Arnold
815thtail gunner
Play his story on the map built from his record
- Rank
- SGT (5 November 1944), SGT (27 December 1944), SSGT (23 March 1945), SSGT (10 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Ames IA; AMES IA; Amies IA; Ames, IA
- Also written
- Sherman Arnold
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 132
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Oliver R. King Crew, tail gunner · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 105, 12 October 1944 · Bologna · The Oliver R. King crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 132)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4365 | SGT |
| 27 December 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 5207 | SGT |
| 23 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1699 | SSGT |
| 10 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2562 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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