Serviceman
Howard E Sampson
815thpilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (20 January 1945)
- Hometown
- ST PAUL MN; St. Paul, MN
- Also written
- Howard Sampson
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 204
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Howard E. Sampson Crew, pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 143, 27 December 1944 · Wiener Neustadt · The Howard E. Sampson crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 204)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 January 1945 | Air Medal | 293 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
- 1 more statement from MACR 10645 are on the loss record.
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