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Below are as many orders/documents as I can find. Some came from the Microfilm from Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and many others have been donated by veterans or family members. Orders with a GOLD PDF icon are scans of the original documents. Orders with a GRAY PDF icon are Xerox copies, sometimes in poor condition, and orders with a RED PDF icon are reproductions that I made myself from the originials. Most reproductions have a link to the original to the right. If you would like to donate documents, e-mail the webmaster HERE!

ORDER NO. / DOC & DATE

DESCRIPTION  & ISSUING HQ
PRIMARY CERTIFICATE
(12 April 1943)		 This was Roy Nelson's diploma from the Rankin Aeronautical Academy that he received after graduating from Primary in Tulare, California.
PRIMARY CERTIFICATE
(12 April 1943)		 This was the diploma from the Rankin Aeronautical Academy that Harry Remington received after graduating from Primary in Tulare, California.
SPECIAL ORDER No. 163
(16 June 1943)		 These were orders assigned  Leroy Nelson and other aviation cadets to Marfa, Texas from Merced, California for training.
PHYSICAL FITNESS CARD
(August 1943)		 This was Roy Nelson's Physical Fitness card while at Marfa Army Airfield during Flight School. He did 54 Situps (score = 65 pts.) 6 pullups (score = 41 pts.) and a shuttle run in 51 seconds (score = 56 pts.) His overall score was a 54 which was "GOOD" on the scale
PERSONNEL ORDERS No. 45
(30 August 1943)		 Orders showing graduates of flight school class 43-H, AAF Pilot School, Marfa Army Airfield, Texas. 2nd ERS personnel: Bormann, Denison, Dickinson, Dixon, Holbrook, Kathman, Nelson, Pennington, Rauschkolb, Remington, Rohlfing, Scott were all graduates of this class.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 242
(30 August 1943)		 Orders attaching Squadron members from Marfa Army Airfield, Marfa, Texas to Selman Field, Louisiana for the PBY "Project".
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 245
(02 September 1943)		 These were orders calling Harry Remington, Leroy Nelson, Hugh Pennington, Bob Rohlfing and Bill Holbrook to active duty with the Army Air Corps along with other new Second Lieutenants.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 253
(10 September 1943)		 These were the actual orders assigning Leroy Nelson and Bill Holbrook to Selman Field, Louisiana for Navigation training. Headquarters, Selman Field, Louisiana.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 61
(14 September 1943)		 These were the actual orders assigning Leroy Nelson and Bill Holbrook to Selman Field, Louisiana for Navigation training. Headquarters, Selman Field, Louisiana.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 270
(27 September 1943)		 These were the orders assigning Larry Bormann, John Dickinson, Don Dixon, Bill Holbrook, Denzil Kathman, Leroy Nelson, Hugh Pennington,  Harry Remington, Bob Rohlfing, and  Jim Scott, from Selman Field, Monroe, Louisiana to Pensacoloa, Florida for the PBY Transition.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 299
(26 October 1943)		 Orders attaching Richard Knowlton, Axel Larsen, Wayne Schandelmeier, Bill Weisbruch, Eric Lakes, and Harold Strub from Selman Field, Louisiana to Pensacola, Florida for the PBY Transition. [Original Document]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 326
(22 November 1943)		 These orders amended the original Special Orders No. 270 and extended the temporary duty length from 6 weeks to 10 weeks for the PBY Transition.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 195
(03 December 1943)		 Activation of the Squadron. Issued by Headquarters, Fourth (4th) Air Force. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Original Document]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 22
(22 January 1944)

 These orders assigned Bill Holbrook, Harry Remington, Hugh Pennington, Denzil Kathman and Larry Bormann from the Replacement Depot to the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron at Hamilton Field, California. Fourth Air Force Replacement Depot, Hammer Field, Freso, California.
SQUADRON ORDERS No. 37
(06 February 1944)		 This order transferred the squadron from Hamilton AAF, California, to Gulfport Field, Mississippi. It also relieved the squadron from assignment to the 4th Air Force and assigned them to the Army Air Force Training Command. Issued by Air Base Headquarters, Hamilton Field, Calif. Go to the Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Original Document]
SQUADRON ORDERS No. 8
(29 February 1944)		 Assigning duties to Officers and promotion orders for enlisted members. Issued by Second Emergency Rescue Squadron, Gulfport Field, Mississippi. [Original Document]
OPERATIONS ORDER No. 3
(21 March 1944)		 Orders naming members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron as PRINCIPAL PILOTS on the OA-10, AT-11, and the L-5 aircraft. 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron, Gulfport Field, Mississippi.
ROSTER OF ENLISTED MEN
 (28 March 1944)

This is a roster of EM from Gulfport Field, Mississippi. Issued by Second Emergency Rescue Squadron.
SPECIAL ORDERS  91
(31 March 1944)		 Transferred squadron from Gulfport Field, Miss. to Keelser Field, Miss. - Issued by Headquarters, Technical School and Basic Training Center. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Original document]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 96
(08 April 1944)		 These orders assigned the crew of Lieutenants Bill Holbrook, Wayne Schandelmeier, Frank Abele, Harold Smith, and Sergeant Arthur Nocheck to OA-10A 44-33883 to be flown from Keesler Field, Mississippi to Patterson Field, Dayton, Ohio for modification.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 4
(11 April 1944)		 Transferred the ground echelon of the squadron from Keelser Field, Miss. to Camp Stoneman, California - Issued by Headquarters, 2121st AAF Base Squadron Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 6
(13 April 1944)		 Amended Squadron Order #4 - Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Top]
PNGR LIST M/S Roseville
(20 April 1944)		 This is the passenger list of the M/S Roseville which was the ship that carried the 2nd ERS personnel for overseas duty. Go back to the Squadron History where this order is mentioned.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 17
(26 April 1944)

Assigning the unit for overseas duty - Issued by Headquarters, 2121st AAF Base Unit. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. Thanks to Harold W. Strub for this order.
OPNS ORDERS No.113
(4 May 1944)		 These orders assigned the crew of Captain Ben Mathis, Lieutenants Bill Holbrook, and Bob Booth to OA-10A 44-33884 to be flown from Suisun Army Airfield in Fairfield, California to Sacramento Army Depot for repairs and modifications.
OPER. ORDERS No. 149
(27 June 1944)

Assigning 2nd ERS for duty in the Pacific Theater and to the 5th Air Force - Issued by Headquarters, Station No.10, Pacific Wing, Air Transport Command. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned.
"HQ" FLIGHT ROSTER
(14 July 1944)

A roster by the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron that detailed who would be assigned to "HQ" Flight when they arrived on New Guinea from their trip from the United States. [Original Document]
"A" FLIGHT ROSTER
(14 July 1944)

A roster by the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron that detailed who would be assigned to "A" Flight when they arrived on New Guinea from their trip from the United States. [Original Document]
"B" FLIGHT ROSTER
(14 July 1944)

A roster by the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron that detailed who would be assigned to "B" Flight when they arrived on New Guinea from their trip from the United States. [Original Document]
"C" FLIGHT ROSTER
(14 July 1944)

A roster by the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron that detailed who would be assigned to "C" Flight when they arrived on New Guinea from their trip from the United States. [Original Document]
"D" FLIGHT ROSTER
(14 July 1944)

A roster by the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron that detailed who would be assigned to "D" Flight when they arrived on New Guinea from their trip from the United States. [Original Document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 420
(23 August 1944)

2nd ERS was relieved of assignment to the 5th Air Force and assigned to the 5th Bomber Command. Issued by Headquarters, Fifth Air Force. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. This order cannot be found in the 5th Air Force archives.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 239
(07 October 1944)

2nd ERS was transferred from the 5th Bomber Command to the 13th Air Force per paragraph #3, Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Original Document]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 290
(19 October 1944)		 These orders temporarily promote Leroy Nelson, Larry Boorman, John Denison, Donald Dixon, Bill Holbrook, Denzil Kathman, Hugh Pennington,  Harry Remington , Frank Rauschkolb, Bob Rohlfing, and James Scott from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the Far East. They also temporarily promote
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 293
(19 October 1944)		 These orders releived Lt. Col Wallace S. Ford from duty with A/3 Section and appointed as the Commanding Officer of the Emergency Rescue Task Unit, Headquarters, 13th Air Force.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 115
 (31 October 1944)		 2nd ERS was attached to the 5230th Composite Emergency Rescue Group. Issued by Headquarters, 13th Air Force. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned.
[Original Document]
AMENDMENT OF S.O. 290
(16 November 1944)		 This amended Special Order No. 290 due to the original order had Leroy Nelson's incorrect serial number.
OPNS MEMORANDUM No. 3
(20 November 1944)		 This was the order showing that Harry Remington, Leroy Nelson, William Holbrook, and Denzil Kathman could give transition training to newly assigned pilots for the OA-10A Catalina and the L-5 Sentinel.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 274
(30 December 1944)

These orders awarded the Purple Heart to the officers injured in the nuisance raid on 23 December 1944. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned. [Original Document]
5230th ORG HISTORY
(31 December 1944)		 This was the History of the 5230th Composite Emergency Rescue Group from its activation in October 1944 through 31 December 1944.
[Original document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 19
(31 December 1945)		 These orders awarded the Purple Heart to Lieutenant John M. Reeves when he was injured by the bomb in the company area on 23 December 1944.
PRINCIPAL PILOT B-25
(11 January 1945)		 These showed where Harry Remington, Clarence Solander, Gerard Wientjes, Lloyd Humphreys were appointed Principal Pilots of the B-25 Mitchell.
[Original Document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 80
(12 January 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to enlisted members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Top]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 81
(12 January 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to officers of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [see originial] [Top]
PRINCIPAL PILOT C-47
(16 January 1945)		 These showed where Roy Nelson, Clarence Solander, John Denison, Eric Lakes, Gerard Wientjes, Harry Remington, Bob Rohlfing, Wayne Schandelmeier, and  Art Carothers were appointed Principal Pilots of the C-47 Skytrain.
[Original Document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 118
(19 January 1945)		 Extract of orders awarding the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross to officers and enlisted men of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [see original]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 121
(19 January 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to officers of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Top]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 162
(28 January 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. Original document
GENERAL ORDERS No. 163
(28 January 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Top]
LETTER ORDERS (LEAVE)
(31 January 1945)		 These orders authorized leave for the members of the Second Emergency in Sydney, Australia. [Top]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 127
(05 February 1945)

The Squadron was reorganized in accordance with revised TO/E 1-987, dated 28 November 1944, plus an added "A" Flight less "D" Flight. Issued by Headquarters, 13th Air Force. Go to Squadron History where this order is mentioned.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 225
 (07 February 1945)
 

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 252
 (15 February 1945)
 

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. Original copy
GENERAL ORDERS No. 259
 (17 February 1945)
 

2nd ERS member 1st Lieutenant James F. Scott was issued the Silver Star Medal. Other squadron members were issued the Distinguished Flying Cross as well as the Air Medal for a mission on 22 October 1944. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. | See Original
GENERAL ORDERS No. 329
(5 March 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 371
(12 March 1945) [Read the Citation]

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron member Captain Gerard F. Wientjes was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission on 19 December 1944. Other Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 412
(20 March 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. Original copy
GENERAL ORDERS No. 453
(28 March 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 476
(04 April 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDER No. 40
(09 April 1945)*

The following 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Purple Heart Medal for injuries they sustained during a rescue mission on 08 April 1945: S/Sgt August V. Roznovsky | Sgt Fred B. Bernard. Issued by Headquarters, 2nd Field Hospital.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 516
(11 April 1945) [Read the Citation]

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 522
(12 April 1945)*

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 571
(19 April 1945)		 These orders awarded the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster(s) to members of the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron. Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. Original copy
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 114
(26 April 1945)		 Orders promoting Captain Gerard F. Wientjes from Captain to Major. Headquarters, United States Army Air Forces in the Far East. [Original Document]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 120
(26 April 1945)		 These orders temporarily promote Roy from First Lieuteanant to Captain. Headquarters, United States Army Forces in the Far East. They also temporarily promote Harry Remington and John Dickinson to Captain. [Original Document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 666
(02 May 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 29
(8 May 1944)		 These orders Amended Special Order No. 17 to add a flat $7.00 per diem instead of government sustinence.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 771
(12 May 1945) [Read the Citation]

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces.

GENERAL ORDERS No. 933
(29 May 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron member Captain Gerard F. Wientjes was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, (1 OLC) for a mission on 31 July 1944, and S/Sgt Raymond B. Bean and 1st Lt. Peter F. Naylor were issued the Bronze Star Medal.  Other squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 977
(01 June 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1243
(22 June 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1277
(27 June 1945)		 Silver Star awarded to Fred B. Bernard and August V. Roznovsky for a mission on 08 April 1945 in which they were both wounded in action.
[Microfilm copy]
ORDERS No. 31
(6 July 1945)		 These orders assigned primary duties for the named Officers. Second Emergency Rescue Squadron.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 42
(11 July 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron member Frank Rauschkolb was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Issued by General Headquarters, Far East Air Forces Pacific. [Original Document]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1440
(12 July 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1476
(13 July 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1481
(14 July 1945)		 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 54
 (16 July 1945)

 

These orders published the award of Distinguished Service Cross for Lieutenant Robert T. Davis. Issued by Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Pacific. [Microfilm copy too hard to read]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1538
(18 July 1945)

2nd EEmergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded themergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 69
(23 July 1945)

This General Order awarded the 13th Emergency Rescue Groupthe Battle Participation Credit (star on theirr Asiatic - Pacific Campaign MedalAsiatic - Pacific Campaign Medal) for the Southern Philippines Campaign. Issued by Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Pacific..
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1706
(30 July 1945)

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microflim copy]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 217
(5 August 1945)		 These orders released Leroy Nelson the 2nd Emergency and assigned him and others to the 138th Replacement Battalion, APO 714.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1789
(8 August 1945)

Several members of the 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron were awarded the Silver Star. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microflim copy]
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 225
(13 August 1945)		 These orders authorize Captains Leroy Nelson and Harry C. Remington,  transportation from APO 714 to the United States.
MOVEMENT DIRECTIVE
(20 August 1945)		 These orders directed Captain Leroy Nelson movement from overseas assignment back to the United States after the war.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 138
 (28 August 1945)
 

This General Order awarded the 13th Emergency Rescue Group the Battle Participation Credit (star on their Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Medal) for the Western Pacific Campaign. Issued by Headquarters, United States Army Forces, Pacific.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 261
 (18 September 1945)
 

These orders moved some Second Emergency personnel to the Replacement Battalion and then ultimately back to the States. Headquarters, Thirteenth Air Forcee
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1951
(10 September 1945)*

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 1994
(19 September 1945)*

2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron members were awarded the Air Medal, and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. Issued by Headquarters, Far East Air Forces. [Microfilm copy]
REQUEST for TRANSFER
(20 September 1945)*
 

This request for a transfer to the 2nd ERS was sent by then Corporal Roger Heinz. He was a qualified Radar operator and mechanic. His request was approved.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 2042
 (28 September 1945)*
 

2nd ERS was awarded thee Presidential Unit Citation by the Headquarters, Far East Air Forces for outstanding performance from 1 April to 15 April 1945. [Microfilm copy]
CASUALTY REPORT
 (15 October 1945)
 

This is the casualty report from the 2nd ERS when OA-10A 44-34052 crashed and 3 crewmembers were killed. (Lt. Frank P. Hayes, F/O John F. Leonard, and Pfc Peoples.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 329
 (17 November 1945)*
 

The Second Emergency was accorded battle participation credit for the Air Combat Borneo Campaign. Issued by Headquarters, AFPAC, 17 November 1945.
PRES UNIT CITATION
 (3 December 1946)		 The Second Emergency was authorized to wear the Unit Citation for operations 1 April 1945 to 15 April 1945..
MISSING AIRCREW REPORTMISSING AIRCREW REPORT
 (06 August 1948)
 

This is the Missing Aircrew Report that was done for the crew that crashed 10 October 1945. Squadron members Frank P. Hayes, John F. Leonard, and Wayne Peoples were killed.
   
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 MISCELLANEOUS ORDERS and DOCUMENTS
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD 
44-33874 (14 Feb 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33874. She was lost on the 26 January 1945 during a landing she was beached after being damaged. The decision was made that she could not be repaired and was written off on 14 February 1945 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33875 (26 Nov 1944)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33875. She was lost on the 26 November 1944 when a Japanese plane dropped a 500 Lb. bomb in the company area. She was written off 26 November 1944 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33876 (31 Dec 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33876. She survived the war and was deemed excess and written off 31 December 1945 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33877 (26 Oct 1944)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33877. She was lost on the 26 October 1944 when she ran out of gas during a mission and the crew tried a dead stick water landing from altitude at night. Five members of the crew went down with the ship. She was written off 28 October 1944 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33878 (14 May 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33878. She was damaged during a mission 01 October 1944 and eventually written off 14 May 1945 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33879 (31 Dec 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33879. She survived the war and was deemed excess and salvaged on 31 December 1945 and sold in February 1946 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33880 (27 Jun 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33880. She was damaged during a mission on 18 May 1945 and she was deemed unrepairable. She was salvaged on 27 June 1945 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33881 (31 Dec 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33881. She survived the war and was deemed excess and salvaged on 31 December 1945 and sold in February 1946 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33882 (31 Dec 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33882. She survived the war and was deemed excess and salvaged on 31 December 1945 and sold in February 1946 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD
44-33883 (22 Jun 1945)		 The official Individual Aircraft Record Card for OA-10A Serno 44-33883. She was damaged during a mission on 8 April 1945 and though attempts were made to repair her, she never flew again. She was written off on 22 June 1945 per INDIVIDUAL AIRCRAFT RECORD CARD.
OFFICER'S ID CARD
(30 August 1943)		 Officer's ID Card issued to Leroy Nelson upon his graduation from flight school on 30 August 1943.
TRUMAN STATEMENT
(December 1945)		 This is a form letter sent out by President Harry Truman to all the members of the armed forces after the war

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