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Shattles, David Collier
Shattles, David Collier
Nationality:
American
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Master Sergeant (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
565th Bomb Squadron
,
389th Bomb Group
,
8th Army Air Force
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1943
David C. Shattles received his DFC for his actions during the saving of his B-24 bomber "Vagabond King" of which he was serving as a tailgunner and Crew Chief.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
American Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Received with four bronze campaign stars.
World War Two Victory Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
Photo 1: Cathy S. Lipsett
- Original Decorations
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