Walter Terwelp

817 BS

Walter A Terwelp served his country in World War II with the 483rd Bombardment Group 817th Squadron.

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10/20/1944
General Order (GO)* : 4065
(AM/1OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 2LT
Hometown: QUINCY IL


12/23/1944
General Order (GO)* : 5121
(AM/2OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: 1LT
Hometown: QUINCY IL


02/13/1945
General Order (GO)* : 655
(DFC) Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT
Hometown: Quincy IL


03/08/1945
General Order (GO)* : 1282
(AM/3OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: 1LT
Hometown: Quincy IL


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