FRE 916
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'Supplied by Photographic News Agency.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12 July 1942.' [stamp], 'USA(NIB) CCC.' [written annotation] and '209820.' [Censor No.] A.19793 Printed caption on reverse: "USA Airmen heroes decorated. The awards to the American airmen, who took part in the big raid on Germany and occupied Countries recently, were presented today. O.P.S Maj. C. Kegelman and his crew in front of a Boston bomber. He received the DSC and his crew the DFC." Stamp : (Reviewed & passed as censored - US Army Press Censor, 11July 1942) Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/7/43.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 14033694
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 07033184
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 301st Bomb Group 15th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-22412
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Mission
- Date: 4 July 1942
- Official Description: