KASTAUFFER Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 It's been some time since any examples have been posted on this thread. Here is a new example I just acquired. The pair was awarded to a 5.5 victory navy ace who was killed in an accident taking off from the USS Enterprise on October 31, 1944. He earned his victories in 1943 and 1944 with VF-21 and VF-20. Since he was killed in an accident he did not earn a Purple Heart medal. His Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to him in 1943 which is why it is not engraved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 I am also going to add this group to the thread. It was featured here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/318976-posthumous-wwii-navy-dfc-group-my-veterans-day-posting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobgee Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Great stuff, Kurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 11/20/2018 at 9:59 AM, bobgee said: Great stuff, Kurt! Bobgee ( Bob Gill ) passed away a few years ago, but his legacy lives on. He was a great contributor to this forum and always had a kind word to say about everyone's posts. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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