Serviceman
Robert W Downs
817thradio operator
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- Rank
- SGT (26 February 1945), TSGT (1 April 1945), TSGT (6 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Mt. Braddock PA; Mt Braddock PA; Mt. Braddock, PA
- Also written
- Robert Downs
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 45
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- George W. Crane Crew, radio operator · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 1945 | Air Medal | 968 | SGT |
| 1 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1973 | TSGT |
| 6 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3056 | TSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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