Frank Lown
 Lt Frank P. Lown flew 50 missions with the 353rd from January 44 to June 44. Flew from bases in Italy most likely Foggia area. Aicraft named "The Honker".
Member of Half Hundred Club and had air medal with 6 oak leaf clusters.
First combat mission was January 18th 1944 to Pontedera Italy and his final combat mission was June 9 of 1944. Served as an instructor in the states after that.
 Frank Lown
 Frank with "The Honker"
 At training school
2nd Lt. Frank P Lown was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
The following information on Frank Lown is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2nd Lt. Lown. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Frank Lown's military record please contact us.
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Rank |
General Order |
Date |
Notes |
Award |
Ribbon & Device |
Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
125 |
03/13/1944 |
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AM |
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Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
308 |
04/28/1944 |
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AM/OLC |
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Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
956 |
06/10/1944 |
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AM/2OLC |
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Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
957 |
06/10/1944 |
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AM/3OLC |
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Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
959 |
06/10/1944 |
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AM/4OLC |
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Frank Lown |
2nd Lt |
1168 |
06/19/1944 |
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AM/5OLC |
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Personal Album of Frank Lown
2/25/1944 Frank was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group on this date, 25 Feb. 1944, when they were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). PUC
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