Serviceman
Frederick Landa
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- Rank
- 2LT (10 November 1944), 1LT (11 January 1945), 1LT (18 March 1945), CAPT (7 April 1945), CAPT (19 May 1945)
- Hometown
- New Brunswick NJ
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 133
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Frederick Landa Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 186, 22 March 1945 · Ruhland · The Frederick Landa crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 133)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 November 1944 | Air Medal | 4417 | 2LT |
| 11 January 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 184 | 1LT |
| 18 March 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1530 | 1LT |
| 7 April 1945 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2587 | CAPT |
| 19 May 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 3275 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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