Serviceman
Eugene L Strength
816th
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- Rank
- FO (25 October 1944), 2LT (16 January 1945), 2LT (17 March 1945), 1LT (5 April 1945)
- Hometown
- NORTON VA; Norton VA
- Also written
- Eugene Strength
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 48
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Harold L. Culpepper Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4160 | FO |
| 16 January 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 248 | 2LT |
| 17 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1477 | 2LT |
| 5 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2588 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 9882 are on the loss record.
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