Serviceman
John L Watkins
816th
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- Rank
- 2LT (29 December 1944), 2LT (1 March 1945), 2LT (2 April 1945), 2LT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- PORTLAND OR; Portland OR; Hillsboro, OR
- Also written
- John Watkins
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 151
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- John R. McCord Crew · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 113, 28 October 1944 · Munich West · The John R. McCord crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 151)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5234 | 2LT |
| 1 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1046 | 2LT |
| 2 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2018 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3314 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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