John Smith

Capt. John M Smith was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.

The following information on John Smith 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 Capt. Smith. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to John Smith's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

02/16/1943

General Order (GO)* : 27

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 12th AF

Current Rank: 1LT

02/16/1943

General Order (GO)* : 27

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 12th AF

Current Rank: 1LT

08/25/1944

General Order (GO)* : 2861

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt

09/14/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3357

AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt

09/14/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3357

AM4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: CAPT

11/15/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4514

AM/5OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Silver Oak Leaf Cluster = 5 OLCs

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: MAJ

* 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.

4/6/1943 Presidential Unit Citation
11/1/1942 Came to UK with Unit
5/24/1943 AM/OLC
4/6/1943 Presidential Unit Citation


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