Serviceman
Simon O Bohannon
815thengineer
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- Rank
- SSGT (31 March 1945), SSGT (22 April 1945), TSGT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Elkins NC; Elkin NC; N. Wilkesborg, NC
- Also written
- Simon Bohannon
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 139
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Wilbur R. Lloyd Crew, engineer · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1928 | SSGT |
| 22 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2645 | SSGT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 3336 | TSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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