Morton Hoerster
MACR: 419
1st Lt. Morton K Hoerster was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.
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Rank |
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Award |
Ribbon & Device |
Morton Hoerster |
1st Lt. |
3 |
01/30/1943 |
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11/1/1942 Came to UK with Unit. 2/20/1943 Although seriously wounded by flak particles which penetrated his lung, Lt. Hoerster stayed in his position and manned his gun until after the objective was bombed DFC 5/24/1943 Air Medal/Oak Leaf Cluster Transferred 1/23/1943 Engagement: Bizerta Naval Base; For wounds received in action against an enemy of the United Staes of America. Purple Heart
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