award

An American flyer in China poses with an award pinned to his chest. During WWII.

In recognition of his outstanding combat theater duties as recreational director, a direct 2nd Lieutenant commission has been given on the field to Cpl. Lee Wilson, husband of Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, 437 N Ardmore St., Los Angeles, Cal., headquarters of Maj Gen C. L. Chennault’s Fourteenth Air Force announced recently. Lt. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wilson, 619...

S/Sgt. E. D. Orton receiving the Purple Heart.

700 Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company (700 E.P.D. Co.) Pipeliners presentation of awards, Tinsukia, India. During WWII.

Award for crew of Casey Vincent. During WWII. Clinton D. "Casey" Vincent is the tall one in back, far right. Far left is probably Lt. Col. Grattan "Grant" Mahony (commander of the 76th Fighter Squadron). See alternate image here.

"Casey Vincent crew award." During WWII. Clinton D. "Casey" Vincent is the tall one in back, second from the right. Far left is probably Lt. Col. Grattan "Grant" Mahony (commander of the 76th Fighter Squadron). See alternate image here.

Hal Geer, 16th Combat Camera Unit photographer, receives award or promotion in China during WWII.

Miss Ulian Hhoo of Singapore receives the Meritorious Civilian Service Award from Col. Richard H. Wise for her work with the American Army in China. Since August 1943 she had worked in the office of a sector surgeon as typist for the medical supply section, laboratory technician, and surgical nurse in the base dispensary operating room.