Serviceman
William J Tuxworth
840th
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- Rank
- 2LT (5 November 1944), 2LT (1 April 1945), 1LT (27 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Silsbee TX; Silsbeo TX; Silsbee, TX
- Also written
- William Tuxworth
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 60
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Tuxworth, William J (units 840th, 817th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Crews
- Arthur E. Dunn, Jr. Crew · 840th
Missions placed on him
- mission 165, 21 February 1945 · Vienna · The Arthur E. Dunn, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 60)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4360 | 2LT |
| 1 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1974 | 2LT |
| 27 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3472 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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