Serviceman
William S Strapko
840thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (21 March 1945), 2LT (27 April 1945)
- Hometown
- North Tonwanda NY; North Tonawanda NY; North Tonawanda, NY
- Also written
- William Strapko
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 238
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William S. Strapko Crew, pilot · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1598 | 2LT |
| 27 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 2784 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Photographs naming him
- B-17 44-6405 · view at 15thaf.org
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