Serviceman
William O Dameworth
816thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (23 March 1945), 1LT (11 May 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Overland MO; Overland, MO
- Also written
- William Dameworth
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 52
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William O. Dameworth Crew, pilot · 816th
- William O. Dameworth Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · Listed with the William O. Dameworth crew, which flew it per its history (p. 52); whether he was aboard that day is not recorded
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1635 | 2LT |
| 11 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3129 | 1LT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 13472 are on the loss record.
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