Serviceman
Harrison K Long
840thpilotco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (6 July 1944), 2LT (1 August 1944), 1LT (24 August 1944)
- Hometown
- SELINA KS; Salina KS; Salinas, KS
- Also written
- Harrison Long
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 143, 267
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Harrison K. Long Crew, pilot · 840th
- Leo J. Whited Crew, co-pilot · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1048 | 2LT |
| 6 July 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1604 | 2LT |
| 6 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1611 | 2LT |
| 1 August 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2248 | 2LT |
| 24 August 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2815 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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