Bernard Synowka

MACR: 13992

2nd Lt Bernard J Synowka was assigned to the 459th BG 756th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator.

Back row L to R - Lt. Robert Wilson pilot, Lt. Robert J Weber Co-pilot, Lt. Robert McCombs Bombardier, F/O Bernard L Synowka Navigator.

Front row L to R - T/Sgt Edward H Kahl Engineer, Cpl William Welch Armour-Gunner, Cpl. Raymond E Shipman Nose Gunner, Cpl. Homer C Supinger Tail Gunner, Cpl. Albert B Church Gunner, Cpl. George Boeckman Radio-Gunner - 459th BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

Back row L to R - Lt. Robert Wilson pilot, Lt. Robert J Weber Co-pilot, Lt. Robert McCombs Bombardier, F/O Bernard L Synowka Navigator. Front row L to R - T/Sgt Edward H Kahl Engineer, Cpl William Welch Armour-Gunner, Cpl. Raymond E Shipman Nose Gunner, Cpl. Homer C Supinger Tail Gunner, Cpl. Albert B Church Gunner, Cpl. George Boeckman Radio-Gunner

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Rank Order Date Award
Ribbon
Device

F/O

990

02/27/1945

AM
Air Medal (AM)

F/O

1777

03/26/1945

AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2nd Lt

2689

04/23/1945

AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)


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