Serviceman
John J Faklis
816th
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- Rank
- TSGT (14 June 1944), TSGT (30 June 1944), SSGT (28 October 1944)
- Hometown
- CHICAGO IL; Chicago IL
- Also written
- John Faklis
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Fakiis, John J. (816th; sources heroes-book)
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | TSGT |
| 30 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1461 | TSGT |
| 28 October 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 4216 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Photographs naming him
- Newsletter 201703, page 2 photograph · view at 15thaf.org
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Statements, mentions and histories
bers Not Previously Reported in Newsletter Name Squad Date Reported By DAMROW, MELVIN H 817 2-19-16 ANTHONY E ZUELSDORF FAKLIS, JOHN J 816 N/A GUY VENIER (OBIT) ROBINSON, BURTON "DON" 815 2-08-17 IONE SWEERS HARPER, CLAIR E 840 2-25-17 GUY VENIER (OBIT) SMITH, GERALD W 817 2/28/16 GUY VENIER
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