Serviceman
Donald H Erickson
816thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (4 July 1944), 1LT (1 September 1944), 1LT (5 October 1944)
- Hometown
- LOS ANGELES CA; Los Angeles CA; Los Angeles, CA
- Also written
- Donald Erickson
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 32, 84
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Thomas Isaac Cary Operations Officer · 816th
- Jackson M. Gray Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1038 | 2LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1553 | 2LT |
| 1 September 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3023 | 1LT |
| 5 October 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3813 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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