Serviceman
John M Hommel
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- Rank
- 1LT (14 June 1944), 1LT (11 September 1944)
- Hometown
- ELKADER IA
- Also written
- John Hommel
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 105
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- John Mahlon Hommel Crew, pilot · 816th
- John Mahlon Hommel Crew · 816th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 1LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1045 | 1LT |
| 11 September 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3282 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 6953 are on the loss record.
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