Serviceman
Charles R Clifton
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- Rank
- 2LT (8 August 1944), 1LT (16 October 1944), 1LT (24 November 1944)
- Hometown
- Marshalltown IA; MARSHALLTOWN IA
- Also written
- Charles Clifton
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 34
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William A. Cheley, Jr. Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 138, 18 December 1944 · Odertal · The William A. Cheley, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 34)
- mission 182, 16 March 1945 · Schwechat · The William A. Cheley, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 34)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 1944 | Air Medal | 2423 | 2LT |
| 16 October 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3962 | 1LT |
| 24 November 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 4647 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
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