Serviceman
Ralph H Simpson
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- Rank
- 2LT (27 December 1944), 2LT (8 March 1945), 1LT (21 May 1945)
- Hometown
- RICHMOND VA; Richmond VA; Richmond, VA
- Also written
- Ralph Simpson
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 43
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Mark E. Coplin Crew and Ralph H. Simpson Crew, co-pilot · 815th
Missions placed on him
- mission 182, 16 March 1945 · Schwechat · The Mark E. Coplin Crew crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 43)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 December 1944 | Air Medal | 5207 | 2LT |
| 8 March 1945 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1280 | 2LT |
| 21 May 1945 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3337 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
Statements, mentions and histories
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