Serviceman
Jack S Ritter
840thbombardier
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- Rank
- 2LT (9 January 1945), 1LT (21 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Westport CT; Westport, CT
- Also written
- Jack Ritter
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 97, 109, 251
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Lawrence E. Hayes Crew, bombardier · 840th
- Charles W. Hoyt, Jr. Crew, bombardier · 840th
- Warren E. C. Wacker Crew · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 1945 | Air Medal | 151 | 2LT |
| 21 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2590 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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