Serviceman
Russell W Foster
816thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (11 January 1945), 1LT (21 March 1945), 1LT (11 April 1945), 1LT (19 May 1945), 1LT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Columbus WI; Columbus OH; Columbus, WI
- Also written
- Russell Foster
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 66
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Russell W. Foster Crew, pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January 1945 | Air Medal | 184 | 2LT |
| 21 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1575 | 1LT |
| 11 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2588 | 1LT |
| 19 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3275 | 1LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3314 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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