George H Keating
Military
Object Number - UPL 24974 - TSgt George H Keating
Received a bronze star from 3rd AD for for his outstanding performance of his duties in aircraft maintenance in 76 bombardment opertions against the enemy which resulted in no plane being forced to return because of mechanical failures. Campaigns: Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Normandy, Air Offensive Europe
Bronze Star, good conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Cosmopolis, WA, USA | 13 May 1920 | |
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Enlisted |
Portland, OR, USA | 29 October 1941 | |
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Based |
Deopham Green | 8 January 1944 - 30 June 1945 | |
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Other separated from service |
Fort Lewis, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA | 13 September 1945 | |
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Enlisted |
Revisions
scan of official document
I was there. Death certificate scan added
discharge record
Discharge summary
record and report of separation
letter from French Consulate in San Francisco awarding Legion d'Honneur
source is interview with George H Keating and loading lists of 452nd Bomb Group
Events added from record and report of separation
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / son/ Special Orders #1164 dated 24 June 1945 3rd AD, separation report
