Serviceman
Joseph B Shields
840th
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- Rank
- SGT (17 March 1945), SGT (9 April 1945), SSGT (27 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Muscoda WI; Muscada WI; Mascoda, WI
- Also written
- Joseph Shields
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 204
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Joe L. Rutan Crew · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1480 | SGT |
| 9 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 2563 | SGT |
| 27 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3472 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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