Serviceman
Oscar W Esch
815thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (27 December 1944), 2LT (23 March 1945)
- Hometown
- WAUWATOSA WI; Wauwatosa WI; Wauwatosa, WI
- Also written
- Oscar Esch
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 58
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Esch, Oscar W (units 815th, 840th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Crews
- Leslie B. Dieckman Crew, co-pilot · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5207 | 2LT |
| 23 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1699 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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