Joseph Schwaller
Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
JOSEPH F. SCHWALLER, (Army serial number 17035322) Staff Sergeant, Air Corps, United States Army. For participating in five (5) sorties against the enemy. He has participated in twenty five (25) sorties against the enemy. Residence at enlistment: Jefferson City, Missouri. GO #33, HQ XII Air Force, 20 February 1943.
Visit MACR 419
MACR: 419
T/Sgt. Joseph F Schwaller was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Engineer/Gunner.
10/9/1942 For wounds received during action against the enemy. Purple Heart WIA - 6/3/1943 2/20/1943 Distinguished Flying Cross For 25 Missions 5/24/1943 Air Medal - Oak Leaf Cluster 4/6/1943 Joseph was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group on this date, 6 April 1943, when they were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC).
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