James Baab

1st Lt. James H Baab was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron. He was from Greeley CO
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

The following information on James Baab 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 1st Lt. Baab. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to James Baab's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

12/04/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4868

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

12/05/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4868

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: 2LT

01/16/1945

General Order (GO)* : 258

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

03/21/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1613

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT

03/22/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1630

AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT

03/24/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1723

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt.

04/23/1945

General Order (GO)* : 2676

AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

06/20/1945

General Order (GO)* : 3591

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

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.

3/22/1945 General Orders 1630 AM


Please contact us with any biographical data, pictures or other information regarding the service and life of James Baab.