Don M. Beerbower
 

Re: Don M. Beerbower
 

From the Historical Record, 354th Fighter Group, HQ Det.

"....Major Beerbower had just received his gold leaves the day before and this was his first mission as a Major. When the planes came back, the new Major was missing, the only casualty....."

This is a reference to 9 Aug 44, which indicates that he received his major's gold oak leaves on 8 Aug 44. This does not indicate when he was officially promoted, however. Hope this is helpful to you.

Tripp Alyn