Serviceman
Robert W Carlson
817th
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- Rank
- 2LT (15 November 1944), 1LT (26 May 1945)
- Hometown
- UNION NJ; Unior NJ; Phoenix, AZ
- Also written
- Robert Carlson
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 56
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Henry Carlisle Dent Crew · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 104, 11 October 1944 · Vienna South · The Henry Carlisle Dent crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 56)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4509 | 2LT |
| 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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