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Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Anthony R Carcione of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding to Lt Anthony R Carcione the Air Medal, Boxted AB England. Shown in back of Zemke is Catpain Henry C Martin & Major Warren R Bredahl- Non rated Adjutants in the 56th they are assorting out decorations to be presented. Background- Lt Conway G Saux, Lt Wayne A Brainard.'
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Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Anthony R Carcione of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding to Lt Anthony R Carcione the Air Medal, Boxted AB England. Shown in back of Zemke is Catpain Henry C Martin & Major Warren R Bredahl- Non rated Adjutants in the 56th they are assorting out decorations to be presented. Background- Lt Conway G Saux, Lt Wayne A Brainard.'

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Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Anthony R Carcione of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding to Lt Anthony R Carcione the Air Medal, Boxted AB England. Shown in back of Zemke is Catpain Henry C Martin & Major Warren R Bredahl- Non rated Adjutants in the 56th they are assorting out decorations to be presented. Background- Lt Conway G Saux, Lt Wayne A Brainard.'

Anthony Ralph Carcione

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13029593 / O-660108
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
Colonel Hubert Zemke of the 56th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'First Lieutenant Hub Zemke, US Army Air Corps, 8th Pursuit Group, Mitchel Field, Long Island, New York. Taken just before dispersal to England as an Observer to the Royal Air Force.'

Hubert A Zemke

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 479th Fighter Group 56th Fighter Group Headquarters (479th Fighter Group) Headquarters (56th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-022353
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Commander

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