Serviceman
Stanley R Gossard
816thco-pilot
Play his story on the map built from his record
- Rank
- 2LT (5 September 1944), 2LT (26 September 1944), 1LT (25 October 1944)
- Hometown
- BURBANK CA; Burbank, CA
- Also written
- Stanley Gossard
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 266
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Joseph A. White Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 70, 16 August 1944 · Valence · The Joseph A. White crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 266)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 1944 | Air Medal | 3146 | 2LT |
| 26 September 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 3644 | 2LT |
| 25 October 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 4147 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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