John Preston

John L Preston served his country in World War II with the 455th Bombardment Group .

Information on John Preston 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 2LT Preston. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to John Preston's military record please contact us.

05/06/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 365
EUREKA CA

06/24/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 1279

Auburn NH

07/28/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2144

Auburn NH

08/30/1944
DFC/1OLC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2970
DETROIT MI

08/30/1944
DFC/1OLC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2970
DETROIT MI

10/24/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 4122
AUBURN NH


The information on this page about John Preston has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete, we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession.

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