Stiver, David S.

Date of birth:: August 16th, 1923 (Youngstown/Ohio, United States)
Date of death:: June 9th, 2005 (Austintown/Ohio, United States)
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

He was and Engineer/Top Gunner on the B-17H, "Hit and Run."

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Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: July 27th, 1944

"For meritorious achievement while participating in heavy bombardment missions in the air offensive against the enemy over Continental Europe. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by this Enlisted Man upon these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: August 5th, 1944

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: August 15th, 1944

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Medal (AM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: September 24th, 1944

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Army Commendation

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technical Sergeant
Unit:: 7th Bombardment Squadron, 34th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: October 14th, 1944

1. "You are to be highly congratulated for your excellent record and skill as an Aerial Engineer Gunner, demonstrated by your successful completion of (31) missions over Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe."

2. "Your citations for extraordinary achievement and heroism and meritorious achievement are reflected in the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medals; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal."

3. "The commendable manner in which you have participated in heavy bombardment attacks has contributed to the high standards of this group and is a credit to the United States Air Forces."