Serviceman
Vernon L Dexter
817thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (23 March 1945), 1LT (19 June 1945)
- Hometown
- Salt Lake City UT; Salt Lake City, UT
- Also written
- Vernon Dexter
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 57
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Vernon L. Dexter Crew, pilot · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1660 | 2LT |
| 19 June 1945 | award (code not read) | 3579 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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