Richard E Alderson

Military

Wounded in action 2 March 1945 Bohlen, Germany

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Units served with

398th Bomb Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

603rd Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

Places

Aerial photograph of Nuthampstead Airfield looking north, the technical and recreation sites are on the left, the ammunition dump and firing butts are at the bottom, 9 June 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/53. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Other Distinguished Flying Cross Citation: General Orders No. 427		29 May 1945 - 29 May 1945	For extraordinary achievement while serving as Waist Gunner of a B-17 airplane on a bombing mission over Germany, 2 March 1945. On this date six hostile fighters viciously attacked the aircraft in which Sergeant Alderson was flying, badly damaging it and seriously wounding this soldier. Although bleeding profusely and suffering severe pain, Sergeant Alderson remained at his gun position from which he had been violently thrown and resumed firing at the enemy aircraft. Further attacks were successfully warded off. After receiving first aid, Sergeant Alderson assisted the Engineer in manually releasing the trailing antenna. The courage, coolness, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Alderson reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from West Virginia.

Event

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Other

Distinguished Flying Cross Citation: General Orders No. 427

29 May 1945 - 29 May 1945

For extraordinary achievement while serving as Waist Gunner of a B-17 airplane on a bombing mission over Germany, 2 March 1945. On this date six hostile fighters viciously attacked the aircraft in which Sergeant Alderson was flying, badly damaging it and seriously wounding this soldier. Although bleeding profusely and suffering severe pain, Sergeant Alderson remained at his gun position from which he had been violently thrown and resumed firing at the enemy aircraft. Further attacks were successfully warded off. After receiving first aid, Sergeant Alderson assisted the Engineer in manually releasing the trailing antenna. The courage, coolness, and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Alderson reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from West Virginia.