Serviceman
Ralph Smith
816thradio operator
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- Rank
- TSGT (14 June 1944), TSGT (4 July 1944)
- Hometown
- ATLANTA GA; Atlanta GA; Atlanta, GA
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 158
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Smith, Ralph (units 816th, 817th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Crews
- Edward O. Monaghan Crew, radio operator · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | TSGT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1041 | TSGT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1548 | TSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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