Serviceman
Ray A Busse
816thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (24 November 1944), 1LT (25 March 1945), 1LT (11 May 1945), 1LT (19 May 1945)
- Hometown
- MADISON WI; Madison WI; Nashville TN; Madison, WI
- Also written
- Ray Busse
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 148
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Fred F. May Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4647 | 2LT |
| 25 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1744 | 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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