FRE 3445
IMAGEPersonnel 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- 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