Serviceman
John J Dimon
817th
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- Rank
- SSGT (26 February 1945), SSGT (6 May 1945)
- Hometown
- Wethesfield CT; Wethersfield, CT
- Also written
- John Dimon
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 106
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Robert O. Hoskins Crew · 817th
Missions placed on him
- mission 160, 16 February 1945 · Hall · The Robert O. Hoskins crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 106)
- mission 172, 1 March 1945 · Moosbierbaum · The Robert O. Hoskins crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 106)
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 February 1945 | Air Medal | 968 | SSGT |
| 6 May 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 3056 | SSGT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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