Bjorn Ahlin

Captain Bjorn Ahlin was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

Captain Bjorn Ahlin passed way on January 31, 2013. He was known as "Snuffy" to his crew. Rotated home Nov. 12, 1943

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

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

05/24/1943

 

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

05/24/1943

 

PH Purple Heart

Purple Heart (PH)

Issuing Authority: 12th 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.


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