A bomber crew of the 15th Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group with an RAF Douglas Boston of No 226 Squadron, after being awarded medals, 4 July 1942. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times Photograph.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 12 July 1942.', 'USA(NIR)CCC.'[written annotation] and '209852.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'After receiving awards for U.S. Independence Day raid on Holland New York Times Photo shows: Major Charles C Kegelman (second from right) with his bomber crew after he had received the American D.S.C. for part he took in the United States bomber raid on the Nazis in Holland on Independence Day July 4th. Left to Right Sg Bennie Cunningham,T/Sgt Robert Golay, Major CharlesC Kegelman and Lt Randall Dorton 11.7.42'

A bomber crew of the 15th Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group with an RAF Douglas Boston of No 226 Squadron, after being awarded medals, 4 July 1942. From left to right, they are Sergeant Bennie B Cunningham, Sergeant Robert L Golay, Second Lieutenant Randall Dorton and Major Charles C Kegelman. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 12/7/42.' [stamp], 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'USA (NIR)CCC.' [written annotation] and '209807.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Members of the crew of the Boston Bomber, photographed after they they had been decorated, in front of a Boston Bomber. (L to R) Sgt B B Cunningham of Tupelo, Miss; Sgt R L Golay of Fredonia ,Kansas; Second-Lieut M Dorton of Long Beach and Major Charles C Kegelman, U.S. Air Chief decorates first American airmen to operate in Europe. 11.7.42. Major General Spaatz, chief of American Air Forces in this country, today decorated a crew of a Boston bomber which took part in the 4th of July (American independence day) daylight raid on Holland.'

"Major Charles C Kegelman USA ETO pilot of bomber which made a low altitude raid July 4th. The Major received the Distinguished Service Cross for this action."

Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'London News Agency.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jul 1942.' [stamp] and '210048.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S.A. Airmen Heroes decorated .The awards to the American airmenwho took part in the big raid on Germany and occupied countries [a censor has ammended this to say occupied Holland] recently were presented today O.P.S., Major Charles Kelman being decorated by Maj Gen Spaatz R to L: 2nd Lt Randall M Dorton, Sgt Robert Golay and Sgt Bennie Cunningham.'

Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'New York Times.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 11 Jul 1942.' [stamp] and '209810.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN PILOT RECEIVES DECORATION. New York Times Photo shows: Captain now promoted to Major Charles C Kegelman receiving the American DSC, from General Spaatz, Chief of the US airforces in the European theatre.'

Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'Graphic Photo Union.' [stamp], and '003348.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN PILOTS DECORATED. Pilots of the American Army Air Corps, who celebrated American Independence Day (July 4th) by taking part with the RAF in a daylight bombing raid on German occupied territory in Europe, were today decorated at an aerodrome somewhere in England [censor has ammended this to read: 'Britain'] 11/7/42. OPS MAJOR GENERAL SPAATZ (Air Corps Chief in Europe of the United States Army Air Force) is seen pinning the Distinguished Service Cross on Captain [ammended to 'Major'] Kegelman, the pilot of one of the machines that took part in the raid. His machine was hit by flak over the target area, the propellor and nose of one of his starboard engines being shot off and on fire. The Boston Bomber hit the ground damaging the starboard wing and holing the fuselage. Capt [ammended to 'Major'] Kegelman recovered control and through intense anti-aircraft fire, brought the machine back to base on one engine.'

Major General Carl Spaatz awards Major Charles Kegelman, Lieutenant Randall M Dorton, Sergeant Robert Golay and Sergeant Bennie Cunningham of the 301st Bomb Group with medals. Image stamped on reverse: 'London News Agency.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 13 Jul 1942.' [stamp] and '210048.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S.A. Airmen Heroes decorated .The awards to the American airmenwho took part in the big raid on Germany and occupied countries [a censor has ammended this to say occupied Holland] recently were presented today O.P.S., Major Charles Kelman being decorated by Maj Gen Spaatz R to L: 2nd Lt Randall M Dorton, Sgt Robert Golay and Sgt Bennie Cunningham.'

A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The four airmen in front of a Boston bomber. Left to right: Sergeant Bennie Cunningham, of Tupelo, Mississippi; Sergeant Robert Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Lieut. Randall Dorton, of Long Beach, California; and Major Charles C. Kegelman, of El Reno, Oklahoma, after receiving their decorations. G. 11th July 1942. PN.B.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. A censor has obscured an RAF Spitfire in the background. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'Members of the crew of the Boston Bomber, photographed after they had been decorated, in front of a Boston Bomber. (L to R): Sgt. B.B. Cunningham, of Tupelo, Miss.; Sgt. R.L. Golay, of Fredonia, Kansas; Second-Lieutenant M. Dorton of Long Beach and Major Charles C. Kegelman. Keystone.' Printed caption also attached: 'U.S. Air Chief Decorates First American Airmen To Operate In Europe. Major-General Spaatz, Chief of American Air Forces in this country, today decorated a crew of a Boston Bomber which took part in the 4th of July (American Independence Day) daylight raid on Holland.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

A bomber crew of the 301st Bomb Group with their A-20 Havoc after being awarded medals. Passed as censored 11 Jul 1942. Printed caption on reverse: 'U.S. Airmen Who Took Part In The Independence Day Raid Receive Decorations. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Left to right, the Captain and crew who received decorations - Sergaent Bennie B. Cunningham, (D.F.C.), Sergeant Robert L. Golay (D.F.C.), Lieut. Randall M. Dorton, (D.F.C.), and Major Charles C. Kegelman (D.S.O.). WOR 248468. 11-7-42-S.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].