Serviceman
John R Garrett
840thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (7 March 1945), 2LT (6 April 1945)
- Hometown
- Detroit MI; Detroit, MI
- Also written
- John Garrett
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 76
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- John R. Garrett Crew, pilot · 840th
Missions placed on him
- mission 188, 24 March 1945 · Berlin, Marienfelde · The John R. Garrett crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 76)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 March 1945 | Air Medal | 1231 | 2LT |
| 6 April 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 2122 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 10129 are on the loss record.
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