Serviceman
Robert F Johnston
816thco-pilotbombardier
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (4 July 1944), 2LT (15 July 1944), 2LT (5 August 1944), 2LT (23 August 1944), 1LT (16 September 1944), 1LT (16 February 1945)
- Hometown
- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MA; Arlington Heights MA; CLIFTON NJ; Clifton NJ; Arlington Heights, MA; Clifton, NJ
- Also written
- Robert Johnston
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 32, 79, 116
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Johnson, Robert A (816th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster)
Crews
- Thomas Isaac Cary Operations Officer, co-pilot · 816th
- Robert P. Goesling Crew, bombardier · 816th
- Robert F. Johnston Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1039 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1039 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1044 | 2LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1554 | 2LT |
| 15 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1853 | 2LT |
| 5 August 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2322 | 2LT |
| 23 August 1944 | Silver Star | 2791 | 2LT |
| 16 September 1944 | Air Medal, 4th oak leaf cluster | 3420 | 1LT |
| 16 February 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 719 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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