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DeLoach, Benjamin Hoyt

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

1st Lt. Benjamin Hoyt DeLoach was a pilot of Boeing B-17, Air Crew 442, Glatton, England. He took part in 29 combat missions.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
457th Bomb Group
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third Air Medal received in the form of a second bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth Air Medal received in the form of a third bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.
Air Medal (AM)

Sources

  • - Service Record

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