Jean Byerly
Col. Jean Richards Byerly was assigned to the 301st BG 301st HQ.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.
Col. Jean R. Byerly's official military portrait
The "Bad Penny" behind Col. Byerly and King George VI
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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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02/14/1943 |
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ROS On The Roster |
On The Roster |
Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: MAJ |
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02/09/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 41 |
DFC Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: COL |
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02/13/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 45 |
SS Silver Star |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: Col. |
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