Serviceman
Charles D Long
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (29 December 1944)
- Hometown
- INDIANAPOLIS IN; Indianapolis, IN
- Also written
- Charles Long
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 142
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Charles D. Long Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 101, 7 October 1944 · Lobau · The Charles D. Long crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 142)
- mission 171, 28 February 1945 · Verona, Parona · The Charles D. Long crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 142)
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · The Charles D. Long crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 142)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 December 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 5238 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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