Serviceman
Ira Giefer
840thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (5 November 1944), 1LT (27 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Kohler WI; Kohler, WI
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 67, 245
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Alpha A. Fowler, Jr. Crew, co-pilot · 840th
- George C. Urschel, Jr. Crew, co-pilot · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4360 | 2LT |
| 27 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2784 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 11273 are on the loss record.
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