Serviceman
Charles J O'Brien
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (1 December 1944), CAPT (6 April 1945), CAPT (24 May 1945)
- Hometown
- KANSAS CITY MO; Columbus OH; Alliance OH; Alliance, OH
- Also written
- Charles O'Brien
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 171
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Charles J. O'Brien Crew, pilot · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 1944 | Air Medal | 4813 | 1LT |
| 6 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2130 | CAPT |
| 24 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3412 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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