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Lieutenant-Colonel Preston Piper of the 385th Bomb Group reports to intelligence officer First Lieutenant John Murray after a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [illegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292906.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentation of medals and awards ha

Preston Piper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 56th Fighter Group 551st Bomb Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 3946A; O-401044
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Allen G Sanderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 64th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 12 May 1944

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I am Preston Piper's daughter

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MACR 4805 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database