Orville Thoreson

S/Sgt Orville E Thoreson was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.

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Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

06/19/1944

General Order (GO)* : 1156

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: S/Sgt

09/05/1944

General Order (GO)* : 307

DFC Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Issuing Authority: 1st Air Division, 8th Air Force

Current Rank: TSGT

* 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.


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