Serviceman
Edward B Burns
817th
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- Rank
- 1LT (20 February 1945), 1LT (2 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Danbury CT
- Also written
- Edward Burns
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 264
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- William J. Whalen Crew · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 143, 27 December 1944 · Wiener Neustadt · The William J. Whalen crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 264)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 1945 | Air Medal | 790 | 1LT |
| 2 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 2023 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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