Serviceman
William C Schild
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (9 August 1944)
- Hometown
- MIDDLETON NY; MIDDLETOWN NY; Middletown NY
- Also written
- William Schild
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 207
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William C. Schild Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 34, 22 June 1944 · Fornovo di Taro · The William C. Schild crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 207)
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 | 1031 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1034 | 2LT |
| 9 August 1944 | award (code not read) | 2455 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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