Serviceman
Richard D Humphreys
816th
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 2LT (4 July 1944)
- Hometown
- INDIANAPOLIS IN; Indianapolis IN; Indianapolis, IN
- Also written
- Richard Humphreys
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 32
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
Missions placed on him
- mission 28, 2 June 1944 · Debrecen · The Thomas Isaac Cary crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 32)
- mission 29, 6 June 1944 · Galati · The Thomas Isaac Cary crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 32)
- mission 34, 22 June 1944 · Fornovo di Taro · The Thomas Isaac Cary crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 32)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1043 | 2LT |
| 4 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1554 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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