John Kluun
Standing: (L to R) Sgt. Joe Kelsey - Tail Turret; Sgt. Charles Spiese - Gunner; Lt. John C. Kluun - Co-pilot; Lt. Jacob Frommer - Nav.; Lt. Thomas Perry - Pilot. Middle row: (L to R) Sgt. Ervin Tolk - Eng./Gnr.; Sgt. Gordon Moffett - Radio Opr. ; Sgt. Charles A. Norman - Nose Turret Front row: (L to R) Sgt. John P. Logan - Ball Turret and Sgt. Kent E. Jones - Waist Gunner
2nd Lt. John C Kluun was assigned to the 459th BG 758th Squadron. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Co-Pilot.
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Rank |
General Order |
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Award |
Ribbon & Device |
John Kluun |
2nd Lt |
2541 |
08/10/1944 |
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AM/OLC |
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John Kluun |
1st Lt |
3511 |
09/20/1944 |
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AM/2OLC |
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John Kluun |
1st Lt |
3511 |
09/20/1944 |
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AM/3OLC |
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12 May 1944 Part of Crew # 111 that departed for Mitchel Field, Long Island, NY on or about May 12, 1944 bound for combat duty. 20 Aug 1944 Accident Report - A/C 42-52346 - Crash on take off ended up a total loss
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