George Booker

2nd Lt George E Booker was assigned to the 459th BG 756th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - back row far right - 459th BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - back row far right

2nd Lt GEORGE BOOKER was assigned or attached to the 459th Bombardment Group on 16 June 1944 according to a 27 October 1944 dated document subject roster of personnel sent to the commanding general NATOUSA
Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - far right with crew of

Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - far right with crew of "Hot Sketch" 42-52356

2nd Lt. Britton Temby - Bookers Co-pilot of A/C

2nd Lt. Britton Temby - Bookers Co-pilot of A/C "Hot Sketch" 42-52356

The following information on George Booker 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 2nd Lt Booker. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to George Booker's military record please contact us.

Rank Order Date Award
Ribbon
Device

2LT

 

ROS

2nd Lt

183

04/08/1944

AM
Air Medal (AM)

2nd Lt.

373

05/07/1944

AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2nd Lt

496

05/17/1944

AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt

907

06/08/1944

AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2 Sept. 1944 George was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 459th Bombardment Group on this date, 2 Sept. 1944, when they were awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation. Distinguished Unit Citation

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