Richard Austin

Richard J Austin served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group 342nd Squadron.

Information on Richard Austin is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2LT Austin. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Richard Austin's military record please contact us.

05/24/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 608
Lafayette LA

05/24/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 610
LaFayette LA

06/02/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 791
LaFayette LA

06/02/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 793
LaFayette LA

06/21/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1237
LaFayette LA

09/19/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 3505
LAFAYETTE LA

09/27/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 3674
LAFAYETTE LA

12/18/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 5063

MONROVIA CA

03/01/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 1070
Monrovia CA

05/21/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 3321
Monrovia CA

05/24/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 3411
Monrovia CA


The information on this page about Richard Austin has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete; we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession including digital copies. We will continue to add to this material as it becomes available.

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