Serviceman
Walter E Jones
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- Rank
- 2LT (26 September 1944), 2LT (11 November 1944), 1LT (5 January 1945)
- Hometown
- DUNN NC; Dunn NC; Dunn, NC
- Also written
- Walter Jones
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 119
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Walter Earl Jones Crew, pilot · 816th
- Walter Earl Jones Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1944 | Air Medal | 3644 | 2LT |
| 11 November 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 4442 | 2LT |
| 5 January 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 81 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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