Serviceman
Melvin H Damrow
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- Rank
- 2LT (7 January 1945), 2LT (1 March 1945), 1LT (10 April 1945), 1LT (18 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Mayville WI; Mayville, WI
- Also written
- Melvin Damrow
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 205, 263
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Donald W. Saunders Crew · 817th
- Almon F. Webb Crew · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 1945 | Air Medal | 125 | 2LT |
| 1 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1044 | 2LT |
| 10 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2240 | 1LT |
| 18 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3263 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Death notice
Listed in the Association's TAPS column, newsletter 201703, page 2: 2-19-16, reported by Anthony E Zuelsdorf.
Photographs naming him
- Newsletter 201703, page 2 photograph · view at 15thaf.org
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Statements, mentions and histories
TAPS ? Deceased Members Not Previously Reported in Newsletter Name Squad Date Reported By DAMROW, MELVIN H 817 2-19-16 ANTHONY E ZUELSDORF FAKLIS, JOHN J 816 N/A GUY VENIER (OBIT) ROBINSON, BURTON "DON" 815 2-08-17 IONE SWEERS HARPER, CLAIR E 840 2-25-17 GUY VENIE
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