George Van Meter

816 BS

George M Van Meter served his country in World War II with the 483rd Bombardment Group 816th Squadron.

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12/29/1944
General Order (GO)* : 5234
(AM) Air Medal
Air Medal (AM)
Issuing Authority: 15AF

Current Rank: SGT
Hometown: WINCHESTER KY


03/01/1945
General Order (GO)* : 1045
(AM/1OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SGT
Hometown: Winchester KY


04/12/1945
General Order (GO)* : 2588
(AM/2OLC) Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force

Current Rank: SSGT
Hometown: Winchester KY


* 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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