Serviceman
William M Cave
815thradio operator
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- Rank
- SSGT (7 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Monroe MI; Monroe, MI
- Also written
- William Cave
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 4
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Leonard L. Arnold Crew, radio operator · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 186, 22 March 1945 · Ruhland · The Leonard L. Arnold crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 4)
- mission 204, 15 April 1945 · Nervesa · The Leonard L. Arnold crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 April 1945 | Air Medal | 2154 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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