Serviceman
Charles R Smith
816th
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- Rank
- 2LT (15 December 1944), 2LT (1 March 1945), 2LT (20 March 1945)
- Hometown
- BOGALUSA LA; Bogalusa LA; Bogalusa, LA
- Also written
- Charles Smith
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 123
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Kenneth E. Kehr Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5019 | 2LT |
| 1 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1045 | 2LT |
| 20 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1554 | 2LT |
| 20 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1554 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 12467 are on the loss record.
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