Serviceman
Richard W Wilkens
816th
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- Rank
- 2LT (20 October 1944), 2LT (15 December 1944), 1LT (15 February 1945), 1LT (18 March 1945)
- Hometown
- MCKEES ROCK PA; McKees Rock PA
- Also written
- Richard Wilkens
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Wilkins, Richard W. (816th; sources heroes-book)
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 1944 | Air Medal | 4064 | 2LT |
| 15 December 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 5019 | 2LT |
| 15 February 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 682 | 1LT |
| 18 March 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 1530 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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