Howard Ryan
2nd Lt Howard W Ryan was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

Lt. Howard Ryan kneeling in front with best friend Pfc. Frank Beneduci (far left), with 951st Engr. Topographic Co. in North Africa.

The following information on Howard Ryan 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 Ryan. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Howard Ryan's military record please contact us.
Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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11/22/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : GO 24 |
AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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11/22/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : GO 24 |
AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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11/22/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : GO 24 |
AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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03/11/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 119 |
AM/5OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Silver Oak Leaf Cluster = 5 OLCs |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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03/11/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 121 |
AM/6OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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03/13/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 125 |
AM/7OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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03/13/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 125 |
AM/8OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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03/13/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 127 |
AM/8OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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03/13/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 127 |
AM/7OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.
The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.
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