P-51D CL-A 44-14112 "Dottie" (T/Sgt. Hancock with "Dottie")
 (The Edgar Hancock Collection via B. Hancock)

Army Serial Number = 18051227
MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) Number - 750 - Airplane Maintenance Technician, Airplane Crew Chief
Crew Chief for Maj. Richard W. Busching, Capt. Sims, and Lt. Joseph J. Garnett
12 September 1942 - Transferred from 38th Fighter Squadron to 338th Fighter Squadron
10 October 1943 - Authorised to operate (start and warm-up) Aircraft Engines
10 October 1943 - Authorised to "Taxi" Aircraft
01 November 1943 - Authorised to wear the "Good Conduct Ribbon" in lieu of the "Good Conduct Medal".
01 March 1944 - Authorised to operate (start and warm-up) Aircraft Engines
01 March 1944 - Authorised to "Taxi" Aircraft
15 May 1944 - Authorised to operate (start and warm-up) Aircraft Engines
15 May 1944 - Authorised to "Taxi" Aircraft
08 November 1944 - Awarded the Bronze Star Medal (see photo below)

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