Leslie Tyler
2nd Lt. Leslie J Tyler was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.
Les Tyler DOB: 11/2/1919 DOD: 11/6/2007
He wrote a book about his WWII experience: "Wild Blue Yonder" http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Blue-Yonder-Adventure-Hostages/dp/0963115901
Also see: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/476352/PIECE-OF-US-B-17-BOMBER-COMING-HOME-AFTER-51-YEARS.html?pg=all
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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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01/16/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 258 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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03/17/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 1486 |
AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
MIA - POW |
05/21/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 3316 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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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.
3/17/1945 General Orders 1486 AM
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