Serviceman
Hans W Kloss
816th
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- Rank
- SGT (2 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Christine TX; Christine, TX
- Also written
- Hans Kloss
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 248
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Albert James Venable Crew · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 144, 28 December 1944 · Regensburg · The Albert James Venable crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 248)
- mission 185, 21 March 1945 · Vienna, Vösendorf · The Albert James Venable crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 248)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April 1945 | Air Medal | 2018 | SGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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