Serviceman
Raymond B Bloom
840thpilotco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (29 November 1944), 2LT (22 February 1945), 1LT (21 April 1945), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- YOUNGSTOWN OH; Youngstown OH; Youngstown, OH
- Also written
- Raymond Bloom
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 17
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Raymond B. Bloom Crew, pilot · 840th
- Raymond B. Bloom Crew, co-pilot · 840th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4765 | 2LT |
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 875 | 2LT |
| 21 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2590 | 1LT |
| 26 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3456 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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