Walter Haaser
2nd Lt. Walter B Haaser was assigned to the 301st BG 352nd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.
2nd Lt. Walter B Haaser
Walter B. Haaser; Gerald H. Sparks; R. Hildreth; James R. Cole; Rober L. Forche; George C. Yates; George Marich; Calvin E. Forsgren; Blaine J. Gamble; Andrew H. Gordon
After the war Walter returned to Morbegno to give gifts to those who had helped them get out over the Alps via the underground.
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| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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05/21/1945 |
General Order (GO)* : 3303 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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04/11/1945 Shot down on mission to Vipiteno IT, RR Bridge. Crew evaded capture and interned in Switzerland. Returned to USA.
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