Serviceman
Leslie B Dieckman
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- Rank
- 2LT (23 December 1944), 1LT (22 February 1945), 1LT (28 March 1945), 1LT (18 May 1945)
- Hometown
- KALAMAZOO MI; Kalamazoo MI; Kalamazoo, MI
- Also written
- Leslie Dieckman
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 58
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Leslie B. Dieckman Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · The Leslie B. Dieckman crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 58)
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 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5138 | 2LT |
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 880 | 1LT |
| 28 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1841 | 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 201909, page 3: 8/5/2018, reported by Guy Venier.
Statements, mentions and histories
Squad Date Reported By BENOIT, RAYMOND 815 2/8/2019 GUY VENIER (OBIT) CAMPBELL, WILLIAM 817 12/2/2011 GUY VENIER (OBIT) DIECKMAN, LESLIE B 815 8/5/2018 GUY VENIER (OBIT) FAIRBANKS, ARTHUR 815 4/9/2019 GUY VENIER (OBIT) FINLAYSON, CHARLES R 840 7/10/2015 GUY VENIER (OBIT) FLETCHER, WILLIAM R 815
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