Serviceman
Richard J Blind
815thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (2 February 1945), 2LT (31 March 1945), 1LT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Barberton OH; Barberton, OH
- Also written
- Richard Blind
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 13, 165
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William M. Bennett Crew, co-pilot · 815th
- Harlin G. Neuman Crew, co-pilot · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 February 1945 | Air Medal | 474 | 2LT |
| 31 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1928 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3337 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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