Steve Washenko

S/Sgt. Steve Washenko was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Ball Turret.

Per the Washington Post of December 8, 2014, S/Sgt Steve Washenko passed away on November 24, 2014, in Virginia Beach, VA, age 88.


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

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

01/02/1945

General Order (GO)* : 32

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Sgt

03/17/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1487

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: S/Sgt

* 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 1487 AM


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