Ralph Gunschel

1st Lt. Ralph B Gunschel was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.

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

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

11/22/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 24

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT

11/22/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 24

AM/OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT

11/22/1943

General Order (GO)* : GO 24

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT

03/11/1944

General Order (GO)* : 119

AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

03/13/1944

General Order (GO)* : 125

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

03/13/1944

General Order (GO)* : 127

AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 729

AM/6OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 729

AM/7OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT

09/03/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3084

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: Capt

* 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.

2/25/1944 PUC


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