Awards and Decorations

Below are Medals for Awards and Decorations won by members of the 459th Bomb Group.

Air Medal - Army Air Corps Library and Museum
Distinguished Flying Cross - Army Air Corps Library and Museum
(5) Bronze Star (6) Purple Heart (7) Good Conduct Medal (8) Prisoner of War Medal - Army Air Corps Library and Museum

(9) Europe-Africa-Middle East Medal (10) World War II Victory Medal (11) American Campaign Medal (12) Distinguished Unit Citation Ribbon - Army Air Corps Library and Museum

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Somewhere in Italy Book

Read the about the experiences of Reid Waltman, Navigator.

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Military Cinema Presents
Combat film of the 459th BG in WWII on DVD.

Archival Combat Film Footage DVD of the 304th Bomb Wing includes the 459th BG.