Morton Hoerster
1st Lt. Morton K Hoerster 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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01/30/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 3 |
PH Purple Heart |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt. |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 12th AF |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM/OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 12th AF |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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03/29/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 40 |
DFC Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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* 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.
11/1/1942 Came to UK with Unit.
2/20/1943 DFC
5/24/1943 Air Medal/Oak Leaf Cluster Transferred
1/23/1943 Purple Heart
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