Serviceman
Fred D Baswell
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Ohatchee AL; Ohatchee, AL
- Also written
- Fred Baswell
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 9
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Fred D. Baswell Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 96, 21 September 1944 · Debrecen · The Fred D. Baswell crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 9)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal | 3335 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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