Serviceman
Richard E Schmelz
817thpilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (30 October 1944), CAPT (26 February 1945), CAPT (6 April 1945), CAPT (16 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Broadway Greenlawn, Long Island NY; Long Island NY; Huntington, Long Island NY
- Also written
- Richard Schmelz
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 208
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Richard E. Schmelz Crew, pilot · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4262 | 1LT |
| 26 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 968 | CAPT |
| 6 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2130 | CAPT |
| 16 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2396 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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