George R Balthazor
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army Air Force |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
Pilot
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/5 Clusters, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/5 Stars, World War II Victory
Flying with the 487th Bomb Group, "The Gentlemen from Hell," he flew support in 5 major operations including the Normandy Invasion and Berlin Raids. Your bravery is not forgotten
B-17 Flying Fortress
487th Bomb Group
B-24 Liberator