Serviceman
Robert W Mitchell
815th
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- Rank
- 2LT (1 November 1944), 2LT (16 January 1945), 1LT (8 March 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Reynoldsville PA; REYNOLDSVILLE PA; Reynoldsville, PA
- Also written
- Robert Mitchell
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 142
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Mitchell, Robert W (units 815th, 817th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Crews
- Charles D. Long Crew · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4301 | 2LT |
| 16 January 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 247 | 2LT |
| 8 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1281 | 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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