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Hainline, Joseph W. (Joe)

Date of birth:
October 18th, 1918
Date of death:
April 16th, 1991
Nationality:
American

Biography

Joe flew the first B25 nonstop across the Pacific Ocean.

"They were not sure the planes could make it all the way, and they almost did not. It was very close. The squadron commander came out to the field that day as the took off and wished them well and saw to it that the planes were started and taxied down to the runway and then topped off with gas again right before take off. They did make it or I would not be here. I believe they also carried an extra fuel tank inside the plane." - LaDonna (Hainline) Benedict

Later, he became a flight engineer in the Berlin Airlift. By the end of his career Joe was Chief Master Sergeant. He was the brother of Henry Hainline.

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For being a flight engineer in the ferrying command in the Army Air Force flying the first B25 nonstop across the Pacific Ocean
Air Medal (AM)

With 1 bronze service star
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)

Awarded as the first bronze OLC on the ribbon.
Air Force Longevity Service Award

Awarded as the second bronze OLC on the ribbon.
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the third bronze OLC on the ribbon.
Air Force Longevity Service Award

Awarded as the fourth bronze OLC on the ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award

Awarded as silver OLC (5 bronze OLC's) on the ribbon.
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the first loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the second loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the third loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the fourth loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the first silver loop (5 loops) on the ribbon of the first medal
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the sixth loop on the ribbon of the first medal.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the seventh loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the eighth loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the ninth loop on the ribbon of the first award.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded as the second silver loop (10 loops) on the ribbon of the first medal
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Good Conduct Medal - Air Force

Sources

  • Photo 1: LaDonna (Hainline) Benedict
  • - LaDonna (Hainline) Benedict

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