Joseph DeCosta
2nd Lt. Joseph J DeCosta was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.
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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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03/22/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 149 |
DFC Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
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04/27/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 298 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt. |
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06/19/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 1166 |
AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2nd Lt |
MIA Status: MIA - Missing In Action |
* 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.
25-Feb-44 DUC
5-Apr-44 MIA - MACR 3882
03/22/1944 15th AF GO # 149 - Awarded for actions on mission to Regensburg, Germany Feb 25, 1944 - DFC
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