Serviceman
Henry A Seidel
815thpilot
Play his story on the map built from his record
- Rank
- 1LT (22 February 1945), 1LT (17 March 1945), 1LT (9 April 1945), 1LT (22 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Reading PA; Reading, PA
- Also written
- Henry Seidel
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 213
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Henry A. Seidel Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · The Henry A. Seidel crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 213)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 880 | 1LT |
| 17 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1476 | 1LT |
| 9 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2217 | 1LT |
| 22 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2645 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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