Serviceman
John A Vannoy
816th
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- Rank
- CPL (5 August 1944), SGT (1 September 1944), SSGT (26 September 1944), SSGT (22 April 1945)
- Hometown
- THERMOPOLIS WY; Thermopolis WY
- Also written
- John Vannoy
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 108
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- George G. Howe Crew · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 122, 13 November 1944 · Blechhammer South · The George G. Howe crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 108)
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 August 1944 | Air Medal | 2322 | CPL |
| 1 September 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 3023 | SGT |
| 26 September 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3644 | SSGT |
| 22 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2645 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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