Serviceman
Dale O Swails
816thco-pilotpilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (14 June 1944), 1LT (4 July 1944), CAPT (26 September 1944), CAPT (5 January 1945)
- Hometown
- SANDY OR; Sandy OR; Los Angeles, CA
- Also written
- Dale Swails
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 32, 240
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Thomas Isaac Cary Operations Officer, co-pilot · 816th
- Dale O. Swails Crew, pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 1LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1043 | 1LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1553 | 1LT |
| 26 September 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3644 | CAPT |
| 5 January 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 81 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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