Serviceman
Robert J Ellis
816thball turret gunner
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- Rank
- 2LT (16 August 1944)
- Hometown
- Canton MA; Syracuse, NY
- Also written
- Robert Ellis
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 270
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Richard B. Wilson Crew, ball turret gunner · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 August 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2574 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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