Serviceman
George G Cochrane
840thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (29 November 1944), 2LT (22 February 1945), 1LT (30 April 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- CHARLESTON WV; Charleston WV; Charleston, WV
- Also written
- George Cochrane
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 39
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- George G. Cochrane Crew, pilot · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4765 | 2LT |
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 875 | 2LT |
| 30 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2897 | 1LT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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