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George Booker

Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - back row far right

Co-pilot 2nd Lt. Britton Temby - back row 2nd from right

Navigator 2nd Lt. Marion Beach - back row 2nd from left

Bombardier 2nd Lt. Anthony Cece - back row far left



2nd Lt GEORGE BOOKER was assigned or attached to the 459th Bombardment Group on 16 June 1944 according to a 27 October 1944 dated document subject roster of personnel sent to the commanding general NATOUSA


Pilot 2nd Lt. George Booker - far right with crew of "Hot Sketch" 42-52356


2nd Lt. Britton Temby - Booker's Co-pilot of A/C "Hot Sketch" 42-52356

2nd Lt George E Booker was assigned to the 459th BG 756th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.

The following information on George Booker 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 2nd Lt Booker. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to George Booker's military record please contact us.

  Rank General Order Date Notes Award Ribbon & Device

George Booker

2nd Lt

183

04/08/1944

 

AM

Air Medal (AM)

George Booker

2nd Lt.

373

05/07/1944

 

AM/OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

George Booker

2nd Lt

496

05/17/1944

 

AM/2OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

George Booker

1st Lt

907

06/08/1944

 

AM/3OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

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  • 2 Sept. 1944 George was listed on a roster of personnel assigned to the 459th Bombardment Group on this date, 2 Sept. 1944, when they were awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation. Distinguished Unit Citation

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