Serviceman
Richard H Sweers
816thnavigator
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- Rank
- 2LT (25 March 1945), 1LT (6 September 1945)
- Hometown
- Kansas City KS; Kansas City, KS
- Also written
- Richard Sweers
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 72
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Theodore C. Frink Crew, navigator · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1744 | 2LT |
| 6 September 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3700 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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