Serviceman
John J Gorman
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- Rank
- CAPT (24 May 1944), CAPT (30 June 1944), CAPT (21 August 1944), MAJ (16 September 1944)
- Hometown
- Merrick, Long Island NY; US MILITARY ACADEMY NY; MERRICK NY
- Sources
- 483bg-record · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Gorman, John J (units HQ, 817th, , , 817th, 817th, 817th, serials None, None, None, None, None, None, None); may be the same man
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 1944 | Air Medal | 597 | CAPT |
| 30 June 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1462 | CAPT |
| 21 August 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2738 | CAPT |
| 16 September 1944 | Air Medal, 4th oak leaf cluster | 3419 | MAJ |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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