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Ellis Goodrich


See Document 1 below to see The Navigation Logs of Ellis Goodrich

See Document 2 below to see D. F. C. Medal Citation of Ellis Goodrich

See Document 3 below to see S. O. 212 Travel Orders for the 459th BG Headquarters and Squadron Headquarters

See Document 4 below to see "Pathfinder", Spring 1994



Capt ELLIS GOODRICH 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.


Captain Ellis A. Goodrich, of 206 North Cedar Street, Jefferson, Iowa, member of the 15th Air Force in Italy, is decorated by his commander, Gen. Nathan F. Twining, with the Distinguished Flying Cross

Captain Ellis A Goodrich was assigned to the 459th BG 459th HQ.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

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

  Rank General Order Date Notes Award Ribbon & Device

Ellis Goodrich

Captain

457

03/01/1944

 

DFC

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Ellis Goodrich

1st Lt

161

04/04/1944

 

AM

Air Medal (AM)

Ellis Goodrich

Capt

929

06/09/1944

 

AM/2OLC

Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

  • Navigation Logs of Ellis Goodrich PDF
  • DFC Citation PDF
  • Travel Orders PDF
  • 459th Newsletter Ellis Goodrich PDF
  • 07/31/1943 Special Order 212 - AAFSAT Academic Tng Gp Nav 09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG 12/01/1943 December Roster 09/18/1943 Special Order 261 - transferred to 459th BG 12/01/1943 December Roster

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