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Haven, Donald E.

Service number:
0-768954
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded 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)

Awarded 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)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Awarded on:
June 28th, 1945
Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained operational flight missions in the Southwest Pacific Area from 20 March 1945 to 6 April 1945, during which hostile contact was possible and expected. These operations consisted of bombing missions against enemy airdromes and installations and attacks on enemy naval vessels and shipping. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Haven during these flights reflect great credit on the United States Air Forces."

Awarded 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

  • Photo 1: Mary Haven
  • - Record of Award of Decoration

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