Serviceman
Robert W Bedford
816th
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- Rank
- SSGT (17 March 1945), SSGT (11 May 1945)
- Hometown
- West Des Moines IA; West Des Moines, IA
- Also written
- Robert Bedford
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 42
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Bedfford, Robert W (816th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster)
Crews
- Morton B. Connelly, Jr. Crew · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 182, 16 March 1945 · Schwechat · The Morton B. Connelly, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 42)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1477 | SSGT |
| 11 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3129 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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