Stephen Sweeney

T/Sgt Stephen M Sweeney was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Radio Operator.

Man's Best Friend: Sweeney a Radio Operator / Gunner with Adolph. - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Man's Best Friend: Sweeney a Radio Operator / Gunner with Adolph.

From Peter Kleist page Peter is seen in this picture petting Adolph the mascot. Sgt Sweeney (gunner) and Adolph where featured on the cover of YANK magazine July 7, 1944. Adolph returned to the states with Sweeney. Another crewman, John W. Terrell is standing 3rd from the right. Bachelors DELIGHT may lay claim to the most missions completed at 123. - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

From Peter Kleist page Peter is seen in this picture petting Adolph the mascot. Sgt Sweeney (gunner) and Adolph where featured on the cover of YANK magazine July 7, 1944. Adolph returned to the states with Sweeney. Another crewman, John W. Terrell is standing 3rd from the right. Bachelors DELIGHT may lay claim to the most missions completed at 123.

Original Crew Moonlight Cocktail 301st - 1943 From top left to right, middle left to right, and bottom left to right. Dave ? Navigator (shot down) Lt. Formosa Co Pilot Lt. Maurice Daum Pilot Lt. Peter L, Kliest Bombardier (Shot down) Sgt. George Momcilovich Tail Gunner(Bailed out over Yugoslavia) T/Sgt. John W. Terrell Top Turret Gunner and Engineer Sgt. Stephen Sweeney Radio Operator (Cover of Yank Magazine) T/Sgt. Mitchell Siporin Lower Turret Gunner (Italian Artist) Sgt. Boyd Waist Gunner (never made it o/s) Sgt. Guzak Waist Gunner (never made it o/s) - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Original Crew Moonlight Cocktail 301st - 1943 From top left to right, middle left to right, and bottom left to right. Dave ? Navigator (shot down) Lt. Formosa Co Pilot Lt. Maurice Daum Pilot Lt. Peter L, Kliest Bombardier (Shot down) Sgt. George Momcilovich Tail Gunner(Bailed out over Yugoslavia) T/Sgt. John W. Terrell Top Turret Gunner and Engineer Sgt. Stephen Sweeney Radio Operator (Cover of Yank Magazine) T/Sgt. Mitchell Siporin Lower Turret Gunner (Italian Artist) Sgt. Boyd Waist Gunner (never made it o/s) Sgt. Guzak Waist Gunner (never made it o/s)

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

04/12/1944

General Order (GO)* : 207

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

05/30/1944

General Order (GO)* : 732

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: T/Sgt

* 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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