Serviceman
Elmer R Bell
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (8 October 1944), 2LT (1 November 1944), 1LT (1 March 1945), CAPT (9 April 1945), CAPT (22 April 1945)
- Hometown
- CHEYENNE WY; Cheyenne WY; Kansas City MO; Meriden, CT
- Also written
- Elmer Bell
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 12
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Elmer R. Bell Crew, pilot · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October 1944 | Air Medal | 3845 | 2LT |
| 1 November 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 4301 | 2LT |
| 1 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1066 | 1LT |
| 9 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2217 | CAPT |
| 22 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2645 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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