William Bestman

William J Bestman served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group .

Information on William Bestman 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 1LT Bestman. 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 William Bestman's military record please contact us.

11/06/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 4371
Shelby IA

02/24/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 901
Shelby IA

03/21/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1593
Shelby IA

04/07/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2167
Shelby IA

04/20/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2547
Shelby IA


The information on this page about William Bestman 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.

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