Serviceman
Robert W Gathman
816th
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- Rank
- SGT (20 October 1944), SSGT (2 January 1945), SSGT (18 March 1945), SSGT (3 April 1945), SSGT (11 May 1945), SSGT (19 June 1945)
- Hometown
- SUNNYSIDE WA; Sunnyside WA
- Also written
- Robert Gathman
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 148
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Fred F. May Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4064 | SGT |
| 2 January 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 13 | SSGT |
| 18 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1530 | SSGT |
| 3 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 2056 | SSGT |
| 11 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3129 | SSGT |
| 19 June 1945 | award (code not read) | 3577 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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