Serviceman
Vernon H Johnston
815th
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- Rank
- TSGT (14 June 1944), TSGT (8 August 1944)
- Hometown
- FORT DODGE IA; Fort Dodge IA
- Also written
- Vernon Johnston
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 207
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William C. Schild Crew · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1031 | TSGT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1034 | TSGT |
| 8 August 1944 | award (code not read) | 2402 | TSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 11543 are on the loss record.
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