John Puntch

John W Puntch served his country in World War II with the 483rd Bombardment Group .

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05/24/1944
General Order (GO)* : 598
(AM) Air Medal
Air Medal (AM)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT
Hometown: Amarillo TX


07/04/1944
General Order (GO)* : 1549
(AM/1OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT

Hometown: Amarillo TX


09/13/1944
General Order (GO)* : 3332
(DFC) Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: 1LT
Hometown: AMARILLO TX


* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.

The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.


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