Serviceman
Gerald L Kent
816th
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- Rank
- SGT (20 October 1944), SSGT (29 December 1944), SSGT (22 February 1945), SSGT (18 March 1945)
- Hometown
- MIAMI TX; Miami TX; Miami, TX
- Also written
- Gerald Kent
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 268
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Richard W. Wilkins Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4063 | SGT |
| 29 December 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 5234 | SSGT |
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 861 | SSGT |
| 18 March 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 1530 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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