Lawrence Bortness

Lawrence E Bortness served his country in World War II with the 466th Bombardment Group .

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10/20/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2LT
GO: 271
Volga SD

12/13/1944
DFC/OLC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 340
Volga SD


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