Serviceman
John W Puntch
HQ
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- Rank
- 1LT (24 May 1944), 1LT (4 July 1944), 1LT (13 September 1944)
- Hometown
- Amarillo TX; AMARILLO TX
- Also written
- John Puntch
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Puntch, John W (units HQ, 817th, 817th, HQ, serials None, None, 0689351); may be the same man
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 1944 | Air Medal | 598 | 1LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1549 | 1LT |
| 13 September 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3332 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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