Gilbert Edgington

1st Lt Gilbert E Edgington was assigned to the 301st BG 32nd Squadron.

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

08/23/1944

General Order (GO)* : 2789

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15TH AF

Current Rank: 2LT

09/21/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3529

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

09/29/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3714

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT

12/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4958

AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

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.


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