Serviceman
William A Cheley
816thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (26 September 1944)
- Hometown
- STEVENSVILLE MT
- Also written
- William Cheley
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 34
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Chelby, William A (816th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster) possible duplicate: Cheler, William A (816th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster)
Crews
- William A. Cheley, Jr. Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 138, 18 December 1944 · Odertal · The William A. Cheley, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 34)
- mission 182, 16 March 1945 · Schwechat · The William A. Cheley, Jr. crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 34)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3645 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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