Earl L. Abbott

Earl L. Abbott (8 January 1919 in Springboro - Killed in action 24 January 1945) was a American Major in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. USAAF officer, Major Earl Abbott is assigned to the 328th Fighter Squadron / 352nd Fighter Group in 1944 / 45. On November 2, 1944, he is actively involved in establishing a new record for a victory Squadron during a single mission. That day the 328th Fighter Squadron claimed destruction of Me 109 25 4 of which are attributed to Hudson. Two pilot claiming three victories; Captain William Stangel and Lieutenant Charles Goodman and 3 pilots claiming a brace; Maj Earl Abbott, Lt Charles Rogers and Lt. Glenn Clark. Holder 6 confirmed victories including 2 obtained in collaboration, it st missing January 14, 1945 after being separated from his winger. The research undertaken to find the veins remain. He was awarded the Silver Star. Aircraft assigned: P-51B-15 / PE A 42-105844

Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 oak leaf clusters

Air Medal with 8 oak leaf clusters

Purple Heart

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

World War II Victory Medal

Silver Star Medal in 1945 in the 8th Air Force

American Campaign Medal

United States Aviator Badge