Serviceman
Donald W Saunders
817thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (28 October 1944), 1LT (26 February 1945), 1LT (11 March 1945)
- Hometown
- Chambersburg PA; Chambersburg, PA
- Also written
- Donald Saunders
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 205
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Donald W. Saunders Crew, pilot · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 99, 4 October 1944 · Munich West · The Donald W. Saunders crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 205)
- mission 109, 16 October 1944 · Pilsen · The Donald W. Saunders crew's history names Pilsen: one of 2 missions there in its time (p. 205)
- mission 112, 23 October 1944 · Pilsen · The Donald W. Saunders crew's history names Pilsen: one of 2 missions there in its time (p. 205)
- mission 113, 28 October 1944 · Munich West · The Donald W. Saunders crew's history names Munich West: one of 2 missions there in its time (p. 205)
- mission 130, 22 November 1944 · Munich · The Donald W. Saunders crew's history names Munich: one of 2 missions there in its time (p. 205)
- mission 139, 19 December 1944 · Blechhammer North · The Donald W. Saunders crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 205)
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · The Donald W. Saunders crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 205)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4224 | 2LT |
| 26 February 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 968 | 1LT |
| 11 March 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 1342 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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