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Post by limburger59 on Jul 11, 2023 21:15:11 GMT -8
Promotions:Players handle their own promotions.
Officers are eligible for promotion after their 20th mission. • If a Pilot starts as a 2nd LT he is promoted to 1st LT after 5 missions. • A Pilot being assigned as Squadron XO would result in an immediate promotion to Captain. Enlisted Men are eligible for promotion: • At 10 missions, roll a d6; a 6 = only promotion for this tour earned, except for possible additional promotion in lieu of award. • If not promoted at 10 missions, after 15 missions roll a d6. a 5 or 6 = only promotion for this tour earned. • If not promoted earlier, after 20 missions roll a d6. A 1 = no promotion for this tour. Those drunken tirades and failed inspections are coming back to haunt that Crewman. A roll of 2 to 6 = promotion. Awards:Players handle Automatic Awards:There is no need to post requests for automatic awards. Automatic Awards include: Purple Heart Air Medal for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 Missions Air Medal for 5 kills Distinguished Flying Cross for bomb runs over 75% or higher Distinguished Flying Cross for 10 kills Distinguished Flying Cross for 25 missions - While not required, please feel free to put in a celebratory post stating that they flew their 25th mission. Other Awards Can be requested:The Crew Commander should request an award in their AAR. A Squadron Commander, the Group Commander or Group Adjunct may request awards based on reviewing an AAR. Those awards may be made in the mission debrief or discussed via a post here in Award Requests. Any Award Requests other than the automatics can be posted here to ensure that they are seen. Step 1: (Crew Commander/Squadron XO)Requirements:Crew Members Name: Crew Members Rank: Mission Number: Mission Date: Award Requested: Award Paragraph: Why should this crewmen receive this award: Rank and Name Requesting this award:After this has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Squadron Commander, who may then choose to upgrade or downgrade the award. If the initial award is requested by Squadron Commander skip step one. Step 2: (Squadron Commander)Requirements:Crew Members Name: Crew Members Rank: Mission Number: Mission Date: Award Requested: Award Paragraph: Why should this crewmen receive this award: Rank and Name Requesting this award:
Award Requested by Squadron Commander:
Squadron Commanders Rank and Name:Step 3: (Group Commander)
Group Commander may skip Steps 1 and 2.
Requirements: Crew Members Name: Crew Members Rank: Mission Number: Mission Date: Award Requested: Award Paragraph: Why should this crewmen receive this award: Rank and Name Requesting this award: Award Requested by Squadron Commander:
Squadron Commanders Rank and Name:
Award Issued:
Group Commanders Rank and Name:Awards Requirements: Here is a link to greater details about the Awards on BGG.Distinguished Service Cross 2nd highest award for valor, for "Extraordinary Heroism in Connection with Military Operations Against an Opposing Armed Force." Established 1918. Silver Star 3rd highest award for valor, for "Gallantry in Action Against an Opposing Armed Force." Established 1918. Awarded to all services. Distinguished Flying Cross "For Heroism or Extraordinary Achievement while Participating in Aerial Flight." Established 1926. Widely awarded in WW2 Air Medal Automatic after 5 missions, but also can be awarded for other achievements. "For Meritorious Achievement while Participating in Aerial Flight." Established 1942. Over 440,000 awarded by 8th Air Force in WW2. Purple Heart Automatic for any wounds "For being wounded in action in any war or campaign." Thus designated by FDR in 1942, although the decoration had existed previously
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Post by superbee on Aug 10, 2023 13:42:08 GMT -8
To: Col. Cal Moody, CO 509th Bombardment Group
Re: award recommendation (Distinguished Service Cross) for T/Sgt Frederico Perez, 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
Date of Action: 12 January 1944
Location" in flight over Pisa, Italy
T/Sgt Frederico Perez, a flight engineer / top turret gunner aboard B17F "Blitz Buggy", assumed command of the damaged aircraft after both the pilot and co-pilot had been severely wounded by enemy fire. With both pilots out of commission, Sgt Perez brought the damaged bomber back from the target and successfully landed the B17 at Foggia, Italy. His actions saved the lives of his crew, as well as saving his bomber from destruction.
Major William James CO, 79th Bomber Squadron
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Post by limburger59 on Aug 11, 2023 8:00:07 GMT -8
To: Col. Cal Moody, CO 509th Bombardment Group Re: award recommendation (Distinguished Service Cross) for T/Sgt Frederico Perez, 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group Date of Action: 12 January 1944 Location" in flight over Pisa, Italy T/Sgt Frederico Perez, a flight engineer / top turret gunner aboard B17F "Blitz Buggy", assumed command of the damaged aircraft after both the pilot and co-pilot had been severely wounded by enemy fire. With both pilots out of commission, Sgt Perez brought the damaged bomber back from the target and successfully landed the B17 at Foggia, Italy. His actions saved the lives of his crew, as well as saving his bomber from destruction. Major William James CO, 79th Bomber Squadron I concur. COL Cal Moody Commanding Officer - 509th (H) Bombardment Group
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Post by superbee on Nov 26, 2023 9:12:54 GMT -8
Attn: Colonel Cal Moody, Lt Col Jeffrey Billings, Capt Wil Robinson
Re: Capt Wil Robinson (79th Sqn XO) Mission 9: 1 February 44 mission to Verona Italy Award requested: Silver Star
This award request is for the purpose of nominating Captain Wil Robinson (79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group) for the Silver Star, based upon Captain Robinson's performance over the course of the February 15, 1944 mission to Verona Italy.
On this particular mission,, Captain Robinson was the air commander for his squadron and piloted the lead bomber in his squadron formation.
Under his leadership, the 79th Sqdn achieved a bomb drop on the target with an estimated accuracy of 42%, while the bombardier of his own bomber was credited with a bomb drop estimated to be 75% accurate.
Even though enemy actions eventually wounded 7 members of his crew (including himself), Robinson's leadership abilities, iron will and determination, and calm (yet decisive) demeanor held his crew together throughout the entire course of the mission. A wounded Captain Robinson completed the mission by successfully landing his damaged B17 at Gulia airfield, saving the life of at least one wounded crewman who would not have survived a forced bail out, and saving his aircraft from destruction.
[signed] Major William James CO: 79th Bomber Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group
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Post by ninthaquila on May 6, 2024 11:55:38 GMT -8
limburger59 wolverinetoddyCrew Members Name: Fred Fuller Crew Members Rank: 2 nd Lieutenant, Bombardier Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, 2 nd Lieutenant Fred Fuller managed to down 1 enemy aircraft, as well as get probables and shared credits on another 5 enemy a/c. One of these was one of the fabled "Green Hornet" ace, who 2LT Fuller managed to hit and send tumbling down to the ground while suffering from a leg wound. (kill could not be confirmed, and as such only half credit was awarded). It is my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to 2 nd Lieutenant Fuller for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, some of them while suffering from a light wound. Signed, 2 nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Samuel Carter; Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Ball Gunner; Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Carter managed to claim 3 downed enemy fighters, as well as another probable. While he got some credits while shooting at enemy a/c from his ball turret, most of his credits were received while he was in the unfamiliar position of the top turret, after the Engineer had to vacate the seat. He did this without hesitation and without any problems, even managing to down an enemy fighter within minutes of assuming the new controls. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Carter for downing 3 enemy fighters in a single mission, while shooting from an unfamiliar position. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Wolf managed to down 1 Fighter, and helped down enough other fighters that he managed to gain a total of 3 credits. While this might not seem very special, he did so only during the first leg of the journey, after which enemy fire destroyed his tail guns. He then spent most of the rest of the flight giving first aid to Co-Pilot Isaac Blackburn, most likely saving his life in the process. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Wolf for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, and tirelessly giving first aid to a seriously wounded Isaac Blackburn, probably saving his life in the process. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter
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Post by wolverinetoddy on May 6, 2024 17:23:26 GMT -8
limburger59 wolverinetoddy Crew Members Name: Fred Fuller Crew Members Rank: 2 nd Lieutenant, Bombardier Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, 2 nd Lieutenant Fred Fuller managed to down 1 enemy aircraft, as well as get probables and shared credits on another 5 enemy a/c. One of these was one of the fabled "Green Hornet" ace, who 2LT Fuller managed to hit and send tumbling down to the ground while suffering from a leg wound. (kill could not be confirmed, and as such only half credit was awarded). It is my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to 2 nd Lieutenant Fuller for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, some of them while suffering from a light wound. Signed, 2 nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Samuel Carter; Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Ball Gunner; Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Carter managed to claim 3 downed enemy fighters, as well as another probable. While he got some credits while shooting at enemy a/c from his ball turret, most of his credits were received while he was in the unfamiliar position of the top turret, after the Engineer had to vacate the seat. He did this without hesitation and without any problems, even managing to down an enemy fighter within minutes of assuming the new controls. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Carter for downing 3 enemy fighters in a single mission, while shooting from an unfamiliar position. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Wolf managed to down 1 Fighter, and helped down enough other fighters that he managed to gain a total of 3 credits. While this might not seem very special, he did so only during the first leg of the journey, after which enemy fire destroyed his tail guns. He then spent most of the rest of the flight giving first aid to Co-Pilot Isaac Blackburn, most likely saving his life in the process. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Wolf for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, and tirelessly giving first aid to a seriously wounded Isaac Blackburn, probably saving his life in the process. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter Recommend approval for all three awards. W W Robinson, Major Commanding Officer 79th Bomber Squadron
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Post by wolverinetoddy on May 6, 2024 18:03:40 GMT -8
To: Col. Cal Moody, CO 509th Bombardment Group
Re: Award Recommendation for the Silver Star to 2nd Lt R Archer and Tech Sgt. A Kozmenski
Date of Action: 5 April 1944
Location: Devil's Daughter at end of Mission 20
2nd Lt R Archer with the assistance of Tech Sgt. A Kozmenski, at great persona risk, remained with and landed their their crippled bomber in order to save the lives of wounded crewmates who were unable to bailout.
Major Wilbur W Robinson CO, 79th Bomber Squadron
Captain George Gill XO, 79th Bomber Squadron
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Post by limburger59 on May 7, 2024 5:00:10 GMT -8
limburger59 wolverinetoddy Crew Members Name: Fred Fuller Crew Members Rank: 2 nd Lieutenant, Bombardier Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, 2 nd Lieutenant Fred Fuller managed to down 1 enemy aircraft, as well as get probables and shared credits on another 5 enemy a/c. One of these was one of the fabled "Green Hornet" ace, who 2LT Fuller managed to hit and send tumbling down to the ground while suffering from a leg wound. (kill could not be confirmed, and as such only half credit was awarded). It is my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to 2 nd Lieutenant Fuller for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, some of them while suffering from a light wound. Signed, 2 nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Samuel Carter; Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Ball Gunner; Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Carter managed to claim 3 downed enemy fighters, as well as another probable. While he got some credits while shooting at enemy a/c from his ball turret, most of his credits were received while he was in the unfamiliar position of the top turret, after the Engineer had to vacate the seat. He did this without hesitation and without any problems, even managing to down an enemy fighter within minutes of assuming the new controls. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Carter for downing 3 enemy fighters in a single mission, while shooting from an unfamiliar position. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter --- Crew Members Name: Matthew Wolf Crew Members Rank: Sergeant, Tail Gunner Mission Number: 20 Mission Date: 04 APRIL 1944 Award Requested: Air Medal Award Paragraph: During the mission to Ploesti, Sergeant Wolf managed to down 1 Fighter, and helped down enough other fighters that he managed to gain a total of 3 credits. While this might not seem very special, he did so only during the first leg of the journey, after which enemy fire destroyed his tail guns. He then spent most of the rest of the flight giving first aid to Co-Pilot Isaac Blackburn, most likely saving his life in the process. It is therefore my recommendation that you award the Air Medal to Sergeant Wolf for achieving 3 total credits in a single mission, and tirelessly giving first aid to a seriously wounded Isaac Blackburn, probably saving his life in the process. Signed, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Archer, Pilot of the Devil's Daughter Recommend approval for all three awards. W W Robinson, Major Commanding Officer 79th Bomber Squadron
I concur. LtC Cal Moody
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Post by limburger59 on May 7, 2024 5:11:19 GMT -8
To: Col. Cal Moody, CO 509th Bombardment Group Re: Award Recommendation for the Silver Star to 2nd Lt R Archer and Tech Sgt. A Kozmenski Date of Action: 5 April 1944 Location: Devil's Daughter at end of Mission 20 2nd Lt R Archer with the assistance of Tech Sgt. A Kozmenski, at great persona risk, remained with and landed their their crippled bomber in order to save the lives of wounded crewmates who were unable to bailout. Major Wilbur W Robinson CO, 79th Bomber Squadron Captain George Gill XO, 79th Bomber Squadron I would recommend upgrading the request to the Distinguished Service Cross. There were 56 DSCs awarded for Operation Tidal Wave. LtC Cal Moody
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rhreiss
79th Bomber Squadron XO
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Post by rhreiss on May 10, 2024 16:40:31 GMT -8
Capt Gill and 1st Sgt Parker catch Major Robinson as he enters the 79th squadron office.
Capt Gill says the recommendations to award Silver Star for 2LT Archer and T/SGT Kozmenski, have been returned. The awards have be upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross.
1st Sgt Parker adds here are the DSC citations and medals for 2LT Archer and T/SGT Kozmenski, for you to present at the next squadron formation.
“The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard Archer, Second Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Command Pilot on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 79th Bombardment Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H), Fifteenth Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 5 April 1944, against Ploesti Oil Refineries in Rumania. Before his plane reached the target it was viciously attacked by enemy fighters, severely wounding the co-pilot. Lt Archer held his plane on course allowing the bombardier to complete the bomb run. Enemy attacks continued throughout the return flight, wounding two more crewmembers and inflicting massive damage to the aircraft including disabling three the engines and destroying the landing gear. Upon reaching friendly territory Lt Archer ordered the able-bodied crew to bailout while he conducted a successful crash landing with the wounded crewmembers on board, saving their lives. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Second Lieutenant Archer on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.”
“The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Alex Kozmenski, Technical Sergeant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Flight Engineer on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 79th Bombardment Squadron, 509th Bombardment Group (H), Fifteenth Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 5 April 1944, against Ploesti Oil Refineries in Rumania. Before his plane reached the target it was viciously attacked by enemy fighters, severely wounding the co-pilot. As enemy attacks continued throughout the return flight, wounding two more crewmembers and inflicting massive damage to the aircraft including disabling three the engines and destroying the landing gear, Sgt. Kozmenski, shifted to the co-policy to assist in keeping the bomber steady and under control. Upon reaching friendly territory the pilot ordered the able-bodied crew to bailout while he conducted a crash landing with the wounded crewmembers on board. Sgt. Kozmenski, decided to stay with the plane realizing that a successful crash landing was impossible without his assistance. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Second Lieutenant Archer on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.”
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