Serviceman
Donald P Kyker
840thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (3 January 1945), 1LT (27 April 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- VIENNA VA; Vienna VA; Vienna, VA
- Also written
- Donald Kyker
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 1, 60
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William L. Alford-Donald P. Kyker Crew · 840th
- Arthur E. Dunn, Jr. Crew, co-pilot · 840th
Missions placed on him
- mission 165, 21 February 1945 · Vienna · Listed with the Arthur E. Dunn, Jr. crew, which flew it per its history (p. 60); whether he was aboard that day is not recorded
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 January 1945 | Air Medal | 72 | 2LT |
| 27 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2784 | 1LT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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