Louis Swinger

1st Lt Louis W Swinger was assigned to the 301st BG 32nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Bombardier.

Louis W Swinger passed away February 14, 2014.

Awarded the DFC for his skill, heroism and leadership on a mission July 4, 1944 to Brasov, Romania - Oil Refineries

Rows L to R Front #3 S/Sgt Arza Webb Back #5 1st Lt. Louis Swinger Back #2 1st Lt. Robert J. McManaman

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Date	Order	Award	Document Originator	Rank
05/14/1944	General Order (GO)* : 452	AM Air Medal	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 2nd Lt
06/19/1944	General Order (GO)* : 1165	AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 2nd Lt
06/19/1944	General Order (GO)* : 1166	AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 2nd Lt
07/17/1944	General Order (GO)* : 1906	AM/4OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th AF	Current Rank: 1LT
07/27/1944		AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 1st Lt.
08/08/1944	General Order (GO)* : 2398	DFC Distinguished Flying Cross	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 1st Lt

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