Serviceman
Paul D Luvaas
840thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (6 July 1944), 1LT (21 August 1944)
- Hometown
- KENNEWICH WA; Kennewich WA; Kennewick, WA
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 176
- Sources
- 483bg-record, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Luvass, Paul D (840th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster)
Crews
- Warren Owens Crew, co-pilot · 840th
Missions placed on him
- mission 143, 27 December 1944 · Wiener Neustadt · The Warren Owens crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 176)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1047 | 2LT |
| 6 July 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1605 | 2LT |
| 6 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1611 | 2LT |
| 21 August 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2724 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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