Richard Wheeler

1st Lt. Richard E Wheeler was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.

The following information on Richard Wheeler is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 1st Lt. Wheeler. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Richard Wheeler's military record please contact us.

Date Order Award Ribbon & Device Document Originator Rank Status

11/22/1944

General Order (GO)* : 4618

AM Air Medal

Air Medal (AM)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

01/18/1945

General Order (GO)* : 274

AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

03/17/1945

General Order (GO)* : 1486

AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2nd Lt

05/13/1945

General Order (GO)* : 3168

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.

5/13/1945 General Orders 3168 AM
3/17/1945 General Orders 1486 AM
5/13/1945 General Orders 3168 AM


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