Serviceman
Ralph O Brown
816thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (4 January 1945), 2LT (9 February 1945)
- Hometown
- OGDEN UT; Ogden UT; Ogden, UT
- Also written
- Ralph Brown
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 22
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Ralph O. Brown Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 142, 26 December 1944 · Odertal · The Ralph O. Brown crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 22)
- mission 214, 25 April 1945 · Linz · The Ralph O. Brown crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 22)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 January 1945 | Air Medal | 67 | 2LT |
| 9 February 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 570 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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