Derward B Harper served his country in World War II.
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
2nd
Information on Derward Harper 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 Harper. 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 Derward Harper's military record please contact us.
Missing Air Crew Report 1: 02088
08/01/1943
SO 1
HQ 1BG
CAPT
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
1 1st TNGS
Operations Officer
09/13/1943
SO 15
HQ 1BG
CAPT
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
10/11/1943
SO 17
HQ 1BG CACW
CAPT
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
2 2nd (BS) Bomb Squadron
Asgd
10/17/1943
SO 41
HQ CBI AFTC
CAPT
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
PCS to Kunming,China
01/24/1944
SO 16
HQ 14AF
CAPT
14th (AF) Air Force
:
14 14th (HQSQ) Headquarters Squadron
Trfd from 1BG and atchd 2BS,1BG
01/31/1944
SO 7
HQ 1BG
CAPT
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
2 2nd (BS) Bomb Squadron
KIA
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross
02/07/1944
GO: 13
General Order
14AF
CAPT
Raleigh NC
(BG) Bombardment Group
:
12/16/1943
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross
02/07/1944
GO 13
HQ 14AF
Raleigh NC
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
2 2nd (BS) Bomb Squadron
12/16/43
SS
Silver Star
03/30/1944
GO: 26
General Order
14AF
CAPT
Raleigh NC
(BG) Bombardment Group
:
23JAN-25JAN1944
AP
SS
Silver Star
03/30/1944
GO 26
HQ 14AF
CAPT
Raleigh NC
1st (BG) Bombardment Group
:
23JAN-25JAN1944
AP
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