Serviceman
William J Whalen
817thpilot
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- Rank
- 1LT (16 January 1945), 1LT (21 March 1945), 1LT (30 April 1945), CAPT (18 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Fort Dodge IA; Delano, CA
- Also written
- William Whalen
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 264
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William J. Whalen Crew, pilot · 817th
- William J. Whalen Crew · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 143, 27 December 1944 · Wiener Neustadt · Listed with the William J. Whalen crew, which flew it per its history (p. 264); whether he was aboard that day is not recorded
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January 1945 | Air Medal | 249 | 1LT |
| 21 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1597 | 1LT |
| 30 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2895 | 1LT |
| 18 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3263 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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