Serviceman
John J Dooney
816thpilotco-pilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (14 June 1944), 1LT (4 July 1944), 1LT (13 September 1944)
- Hometown
- PORTLAND OR; Portland OR; Portland, OR
- Also written
- John Dooney
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 59, 240
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- John J. Dooney Crew, pilot · 816th
- Dale O. Swails Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 1LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1042 | 1LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1553 | 1LT |
| 13 September 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3332 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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