Serviceman
Henry A Grzywacz
817th
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- Rank
- 2LT (1 October 1944), 2LT (28 October 1944), 1LT (7 January 1945), 1LT (7 March 1945)
- Hometown
- CHICAGO IL; Chicago IL; Chicago, IL
- Also written
- Henry Grzywacz
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 160
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Willard L. Moor Crew · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 63, 6 August 1944 · Portes-lès-Valence · The Willard L. Moor crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 160)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 1944 | Air Medal | 3742 | 2LT |
| 28 October 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 4224 | 2LT |
| 7 January 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 125 | 1LT |
| 7 March 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 1183 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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