Serviceman
John W Thompson
817th
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- Rank
- SGT (28 October 1944), SSGT (20 February 1945), SSGT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Kingman AZ; Kingman, AZ
- Also written
- John Thompson
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 220
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Thompson, John W (units 817th, 817th, serials None, 19095169); may be the same man
Crews
- Carroll B. Skinner Crew · 817th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4224 | SGT |
| 20 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 790 | SSGT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 13254 are on the loss record.
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