Serviceman
Colin J Walker
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- Rank
- CAPT (14 June 1944), CAPT (10 July 1944), CAPT (30 October 1944), CAPT (15 December 1944)
- Hometown
- SCHENECTADY NY; Schenectady NY; Schenectady, NY
- Also written
- Colin Walker
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 253
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Crews
- Colin J. Walker Crew, pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 28, 2 June 1944 · Debrecen · The Colin J. Walker crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 253)
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 | 1038 | CAPT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1041 | CAPT |
| 10 July 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 1730 | CAPT |
| 30 October 1944 | Air Medal, 4th oak leaf cluster | 4261 | CAPT |
| 15 December 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 5001 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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