Serviceman
Oliver R King
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (1 November 1944), 2LT (1 December 1944), 2LT (8 March 1945), 1LT (18 May 1945), CAPT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- HARLINGEN TX; HARLINGTON TX; Harlingen TX; Harlingen, TX
- Also written
- Oliver King
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 132
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Oliver R. King Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 105, 12 October 1944 · Bologna · The Oliver R. King crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 132)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4301 | 2LT |
| 1 December 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 4813 | 2LT |
| 8 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1280 | 2LT |
| 18 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3263 | 1LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 3337 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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