Thomas Watson

2nd Lt Thomas E Watson was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

crew Lt Tom Watson-Pilot Lt. Blythe Stevens-Co Pilot Lt Cesar J. Galli-Navigator Lt. William Kramer-Bombordier (believed to currently live in CA.) T/Sgt Sperry Reaves-Engineer Gunner T/Sgt John Woynick-Radio Gunner S/Sgt George Baker-Ball Gunner S/Sgt. Charlie Leonard-Waist Gunner S/Sgt. Walter Mark Flanagan-Tail Gunner

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Date	Order	Award	Document Originator	Rank
06/10/1944	General Order (GO)* : 958	AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: F/O
06/10/1944	General Order (GO)* : 958	AM Air Medal	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: F/O
06/11/1944	General Order (GO)* : 960	AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: F/O
06/19/1944	General Order (GO)* : 1169	AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 2nd Lt
07/31/1944	General Order (GO)* : 2220	DFC Distinguished Flying Cross	Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force	Current Rank: 2LT

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