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Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Michael Quirk of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding Air Medal to Lt Michael Quirk, Boxted Ramp, April 1944. In the background standing at Attention Lt Byron L Morrill.'
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Colonel Hubert Zemke awards the Air Medal to Lieutenant Michael Quirk of the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted. Zemke has handwritten on the reverse: 'Zemke awarding Air Medal to Lt Michael Quirk, Boxted Ramp, April 1944. In the background standing at Attention Lt Byron L Morrill.'

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A briefing for pilots of the 56th Fighter Group which took place in January 1944. Handwritten on slide:"Briefing Halesworth C1/44 AFM" Printed on slide:"JAN 91 F01"

Michael Joseph Quirk

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 62nd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13042594 / O-790712
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot, 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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