Serviceman
Rubin Froshnider
817thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (2 February 1945), 1LT (1 April 1945), 1LT (6 May 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Brooklyn NY
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 208
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Richard E. Schmelz Crew, co-pilot · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 473 | 2LT |
| 1 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1980 | 1LT |
| 6 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3056 | 1LT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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