Serviceman
Ralph B Weaver
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- Rank
- 2LT (24 September 1944), 2LT (21 October 1944), 1LT (28 January 1945), 1LT (6 April 1945)
- Hometown
- STOCKTON CA; Stockton CA; Stockton, CA
- Also written
- Ralph Weaver
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 84
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Andy J. Grubaugh Crew, navigator · 840th
Missions placed on him
- mission 115, 2 November 1944 · Vienna South · The Andy J. Grubaugh crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 84)
- mission 123, 15 November 1944 · Linz · The Andy J. Grubaugh crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 84)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 1944 | Air Medal | 3608 | 2LT |
| 21 October 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 4084 | 2LT |
| 28 January 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 414 | 1LT |
| 6 April 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 2130 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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