FRE 3445

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Personnel of the 44th Bomb Group and a B-24 Liberator at a Medal of Honor award ceremony for Colonel Leon W. Johnson, Shipdam. Passed for publication 23 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '137/RF WD140. Nov 22 1940. Presentation of M.O.H. [Medal of Honor] to B/G Leon Johnson for Ploesti mission. USAAF photo of 8/1/43.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Colonel Leon W. Johnson of the 44th Bomb Group after receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Handwritten caption on reverse: '138/RF, WD 140. B/G Leon Johnson with Medal of Honor 22 Nov 1943.' On reverse: Sport & General [Stamp].
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-16429
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Commanding Officer 44th

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection