Kenneth Sessler

1st Lt. Kenneth E Sessler was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron. He was from Coral Gables FL
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

11/01/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4299

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

12/04/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4857

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

03/23/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1690

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT

04/18/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2500

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt.

05/25/1945

General Order (GO)* : 3438

AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

* 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.

5/25/1945 General Orders 3438 AM
3/23/1945 General Orders 1690 AM
5/25/1945 General Orders 3438 AM


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