Serviceman
Elijah M Downing
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (16 January 1945), 1LT (13 February 1945), 1LT (8 March 1945), 1LT (6 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Covington TN; Covington, TN
- Also written
- Elijah Downing
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 59
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Elijah M. Downing Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 148, 15 January 1945 · Vienna · The Elijah M. Downing crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 59)
- mission 152, 31 January 1945 · Moosbierbaum · The Elijah M. Downing crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 59)
- mission 158, 14 February 1945 · Maribor · The Elijah M. Downing crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 59)
- mission 186, 22 March 1945 · Ruhland · The Elijah M. Downing crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 59)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January 1945 | Air Medal | 247 | 1LT |
| 13 February 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 655 | 1LT |
| 8 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1280 | 1LT |
| 6 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2562 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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