Lester Nickerson

1st Lt. Lester E Nickerson Jr was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Bombardier.

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

09/02/1944

General Order (GO)* : 3027

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

12/04/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4856

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1st Lt

12/16/1944

General Order (GO)* : 5021

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: 1LT

03/07/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1220

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.

3/7/1945 General Orders 1220 AM


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