Serviceman
Marion J Bial
816th
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- Rank
- 1LT (14 June 1944), 1LT (10 July 1944), 1LT (10 September 1944), CAPT (3 January 1945)
- Hometown
- DANEVILLE IL; Danville IL; DANVILLE IL; Danville, IL
- Also written
- Marion Bial
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 253
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Colin J. Walker Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 1LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1041 | 1LT |
| 10 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1730 | 1LT |
| 10 September 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3267 | 1LT |
| 3 January 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 52 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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