FRE 9915
IMAGEMajor James C "Jimmie" Stewart of the 56th Fighter Group in awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by Brigadier General Jesse Auton. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'Major Jimmie Stuart being awarded the DFC by B Gen Jesse Auton, April 1944, Boxted, Eng.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 65th Fighter Wing Headquarters (65th Fighter Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-17938
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: VIII Fighter Command 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (VIII Fighter Command) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
- Service Numbers: O-397528 ; O-366788
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield