George Cooley

Fairchance, PA

Photo courtesy of Chuck Konsler

George Cooley's Medals

European-African-Middle East Campaign	Airmedal	Purple Heart
(2 Bronze Stars)	(6 Oak Leaf Clusters)

Information courtesy of Dr. Rob Beissell

Assigned Aircraft

P-51D information courtesy of Dr. Rob Beissell

AIRCRAFT	SERIAL NUMBER	CALL LETTERS	DATES ASSIGNED	DESCRIPTION	DISPOSITION
P-51B	42-103291	WD-X	?-9/11/44	natural metal finish, Malcolm hood, ETO Bands, 1/2 D-Day bands	MIA 9/11/44 while flown by G. Cooley
P-51D	44-14529	WD-X	9/23/44-11/18/44	Unk	MIA 11/18/44 while flown by R. Lewis

Victories

(includes only those while in the 4th FG)

	Date	Enemy A/C	Air/Ground	Place	Number
	6/20/44	Me-109	Air	Politz area, Ger.	1
	9/11/44	FW-190	Air	n/w of Naumburg, Ger.	2

TOTAL VICTORIES			4TH FG
Air	Ground	Total	Air	Ground	Total
3	0	3	3	0	3

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