Serviceman
James R Metz
817th
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 November 1944), 2LT (7 January 1945), 1LT (16 April 1945), 1LT (22 April 1945)
- Hometown
- ROMEO MI; Romeo MI
- Also written
- James Metz
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 141
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Edward F. Logan, Jr. Crew · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4486 | 2LT |
| 7 January 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 125 | 2LT |
| 16 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2397 | 1LT |
| 22 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2645 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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