Serviceman
Theodore A Burgwald
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- Rank
- 2LT (29 December 1944), 1LT (22 February 1945), 1LT (2 April 1945), 1LT (11 May 1945), 1LT (19 May 1945)
- Hometown
- CHICAGO IL; Chicago IL; Austin TX; Chicago, IL
- Also written
- Theodore Burgwald
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 24
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Theodore A. Burgwald Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 151, 21 January 1945 · Vienna · The Theodore A. Burgwald crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 24)
- mission 181, 15 March 1945 · Ruhland · The Theodore A. Burgwald crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 24)
- mission 186, 22 March 1945 · Ruhland · The Theodore A. Burgwald crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 24)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5234 | 2LT |
| 22 February 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 874 | 1LT |
| 2 April 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 2018 | 1LT |
| 11 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3129 | 1LT |
| 19 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3275 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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