Charles Kurella
2nd Lt. Charles J Kurella was assigned to the 301st BG 32nd Squadron. He was from Whiting IN
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Bombardier.
Charles J. Kurella was born July 19, 1917 in Whiting, Indiana and died March 1, 2005 Whiting, Indiana.
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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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03/12/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 124 |
SS Silver Star |
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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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05/14/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 451 |
AM/5OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Silver Oak Leaf Cluster = 5 OLCs |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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05/14/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 452 |
AM/6OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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06/19/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 1165 |
AM/7OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt |
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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.
25-Feb-44 PUC
12-Mar-44 15th AAF General Order # 124 Silver Star
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