Serviceman
Edward O Monaghan
816thpilot
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- Rank
- CAPT (14 June 1944), CAPT (4 July 1944), CAPT (5 September 1944), CAPT (26 September 1944)
- Hometown
- DETROIT MI; Detroit MI
- Also written
- Edward Monaghan
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 158
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Edward O. Monaghan Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 1, 12 April 1944 · Split · The Edward O. Monaghan crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 158)
- mission 29, 6 June 1944 · Galati · The Edward O. Monaghan crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 158)
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 | 1037 | CAPT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1041 | CAPT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1551 | CAPT |
| 5 September 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3146 | CAPT |
| 26 September 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3657 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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