Serviceman
Alex Korshuk
816th
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- Rank
- 2LT (23 March 1945), 2LT (21 May 1945), FO (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Bronx NY; Bronx, NY
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 161, 268
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Wallace L. Moore Crew · 816th
- Richard W. Wilkins Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1656 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 3303 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3303 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal | 3303 | FO |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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