Serviceman
Walter J Heekin
815th
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (12 August 1944)
- Hometown
- CINCINNATI OH; Cincinnati OH
- Also written
- Walter Heekin
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 155
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Heekin, Walter J (units 815th, 840th, HQ, serials None, 0698196); may be the same man
Crews
- Robert G. McNary Crew · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1031 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1034 | 2LT |
| 12 August 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2505 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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